Vulnerability Scan Engineer

Foresite Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Scan Engineer managing vulnerability scanning and maintaining security posture for diverse client environments. Architecting vulnerability management programs and troubleshooting scanner-related issues.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFirewallsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of multi-console vulnerability management, scanner health monitoring, and scan policy configuration.
Design and execute complex scan schedules, including discovery, credentialed vulnerability assessments, and web application scans (WAS).
Utilize the Tenable API to push data into central ticketing systems or SIEMs to streamline the remediation workflow and automate manual tasks.
Conduct console checkups to identify stuck scans, scanner connectivity issues, or credential failures across On-prem, Cloud, and Hybrid architectures.
Troubleshoot broken Nessus agents and network-related scan gaps (NAT/Firewalls), coordinating directly with client IT contacts for remediation.
Manage incoming vulnerability-related support tickets, providing rapid response and clear technical communication to both internal teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of hands-on experience with Tenable.io, Tenable.sc, and Nessus Agents.
Strong understanding of NAT, PAT, Firewalls, and Load Balancers and how they impact scan accuracy and scanner placement.
Deep knowledge of Windows Registry, Linux config files, and the ability to explain why credentialed scanning is necessary to IT Managers.
A strong ability to analyze scan logs and results to identify root causes of failures and distinguish between legitimate vulnerabilities and false positives.
Excellent technical communication skills with a "customer-first" mindset and the ability to act as a partner to a client's IT team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Robust medical insurance options to keep you and your family healthy.
Employer-Covered Insurance: We fully provide employer-paid Dental coverage, as well as Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
Generous Time Off: We believe in a true work-life balance. You’ll start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus additional sick leave and paid company holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Exposure: You’d see more unique network configurations in six months here than most engineers see in their entire career.
Growth & Mentorship: Access to world-class training and mentorship. We support your career trajectory, there is a clear path to Senior Security Analyst or Lead SOC Analyst.
Tools: Access to the latest Tenable modules, including Lumin, OT Security and ExposureAI.

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Hard Skills & Tools

vulnerability managementscan policy configurationcredentialed vulnerability assessmentsweb application scansTenable APINessus agentsscan log analysiscredentialed scanningWindows RegistryLinux config files

Soft Skills

technical communicationcustomer-first mindsetanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationownershiprapid responseclear communicationpartnering with IT teamsstakeholder engagement