Vulnerability Engineer

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$50.00/hr - $70.00/hr

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Location: Groton, CT (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Employment Type: 8 month contract to hire

We are seeking a seasoned Vulnerability Engineer to join our cybersecurity team in Groton, CT. This role is critical in overseeing vulnerability management processes, collaborating with internal teams and external service providers, and ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of our security posture. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Tenable
, a solid understanding of both on-prem and cloud environments
, and the ability to lead and delegate rather than perform hands‑on remediation.

• Oversee vulnerability scanning and analysis using Tenable.sc
  , Nessus
  , and Tenable.io
  .
• Monitor and validate scan results, assess risk, and identify false positives.
• Collaborate with the SOC
  , Service Now Sec Ops
  , and external providers (e.g., Unisys) to ensure timely and accurate remediation.
• Facilitate weekly calls with service providers and internal teams to track progress and address escalations.
• Ensure vulnerabilities are properly tracked, assigned, and documented in Service Now
  .
• Provide guidance and oversight to analysts and service providers; delegate tasks effectively.
• Support integration of vulnerability data with security operations platforms.
• Contribute to the transition from on‑prem to cloud‑based Tenable environments.
• Maintain awareness of software licensing and configuration requirements during platform transitions.

• Active Secret Clearance (DoD).
• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management or cybersecurity engineering.
• Strong experience with Tenable.sc
  , Nessus
  , and preferably Tenable.io
  .
• Familiarity with Service Now Sec Ops and ticketing workflows.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing vulnerability platforms and scan outputs.
• Understanding of credentialed scans, risk scoring, and vulnerability lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Groton, CT.

• Experience transitioning from on‑prem to cloud‑based vulnerability platforms.
• Knowledge of software licensing and deployment considerations for Tenable.io.
• Security certifications such as Security+,
  CEH
  , CISSP
  , or GSEC
  .
• Familiarity with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Power Shell) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to mentor and guide others.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)