Vulnerability Management Engineer

Dragonfli Group

Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst managing end-to-end vulnerability disclosure and attack surface management programs for federal clients. Leading scanning operations and stakeholder engagement in cybersecurity.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing vulnerability disclosure programs and attack surface management, with a strong focus on compliance and remediation within federal environments. Proficient in utilizing vulnerability scanning tools and producing detailed documentation for stakeholders.

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Vulnerability Management ExperienceTenable.sc ProficiencyCISA Program KnowledgeServiceNow ExperienceActive Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability Disclosure Program ManagementAttack Surface ManagementVulnerability ScanningCompliance MonitoringSOP DocumentationPOA&M ManagementFalse Positive ManagementRemediation TrackingData AnalysisStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingProgram OwnershipTeam CollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Tenable.ioOpenText ScanCentralWebInspectServiceNowBugcrowd

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+CEHCISSPCISMCertified Vulnerability Assessor

Industry Keywords

Federal CybersecurityBOD ComplianceHTTPS/HSTS ComplianceVulnerability Scanning PlatformsEthical Hacking Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityITSMServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage end-to-end vulnerability disclosure programs (VDP), including coordination with ethical hackers, system owners, and agency stakeholders.
Own attack surface management programs (e.g., CISA FAST), including scheduling, scope management, findings coordination, and POA&M documentation.
Manage and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), SharePoint repositories, and program tracking documentation.
Lead recurring stakeholder syncs (weekly vulnerability management meetings, DMZ syncs, Security Report presentations).
Operate and maintain enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms including Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, and web application scanning tools (OpenText ScanCentral or equivalent).
Scope, schedule, execute, and report on vulnerability scans across large, complex federal environments.
Analyze scan results to identify critical and high-severity findings; triage false positives; prioritize remediation activities.
Manage hardware/software certification pipelines; process ServiceNow tickets within defined SLAs.
Support transition from legacy tools to modernized scanning platforms with minimal operational disruption.
Track and drive remediation of critical, high, and all severity-tiered vulnerabilities to closure within program SLAs.
Maintain accurate POA&M records for all open findings across program scope.
Produce and present vulnerability dashboards, compliance reports, and executive-level status briefings.
Validate remediation effectiveness through post-remediation scanning and analysis.
Monitor HTTPS/HSTS compliance and other BOD requirements (BOD 18-01, BOD 20-01, and others as applicable).
Build and maintain working relationships with CISA contacts, agency system owners, SOC personnel, and contractor teams.
Communicate vulnerability risks and remediation recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Serve as subject matter expert and primary point of contact for assigned programs.
Provide backfill coverage across vulnerability management workstreams as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of hands-on vulnerability management experience.
Demonstrated program ownership: VDP, attack surface management, or equivalent independently managed programs.
Proficiency with Tenable.sc and/or Tenable.io (scan configuration, report generation, false positive management).
Experience with CISA programs (VDP, FAST, BOD compliance) or equivalent federal cybersecurity initiatives.
Working knowledge of ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platforms for ticket management.
Ability to produce clean, accurate SOPs, POA&Ms, and stakeholder-facing documentation.
Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one preferred.
3+ years of hands-on vulnerability management experience within a federal agency environment preferred.
Experience operating WebInspect, OpenText ScanCentral, or equivalent DAST/web application scanning tools.
Familiarity with Bugcrowd or other managed bug bounty platforms.
Experience with HSTS/HTTPS compliance monitoring aligned to BOD 18-01.
Active certifications: Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or Certified Vulnerability Assessor (CVA).
Experience leading or co-leading standing meetings with federal stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
PTO
401(k)
Remote work flexibility
Exposure to high-impact federal cybersecurity programs
Direct access to firm leadership and career development opportunities