Senior Vulnerability Engineer

Coalfire Systems

Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients' hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that's not who we are - that's just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Senior Continuous Management Engineer to lead and enhance vulnerability management processes, driving compliance and security in cloud-based environments. If you're driven by a desire to innovate, excel at operational excellence, and thrive in a collaborative environment, come be part of a team committed to making the world a safer place.

What You'll Do

• Provide senior-level oversight for enterprise vulnerability management tools (for example, Tenable, Nessus, Burp, Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, Prisma, Microsoft Defender), ensuring they remain updated and fully operational
• Lead the execution of regular and on-demand scans across a variety of environments (operating systems, databases, web applications, containers), then collaborate with technical teams (for example, SRE and client administrators) to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities
• Serve as a key point of contact for monthly reporting on open vulnerabilities, vendor dependencies, and operational requirements, delivering clear data-driven updates to clients
• Offer strategic, risk-based recommendations to improve vulnerability posture, aligning remediation with organizational and compliance objectives
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to refine and integrate vulnerability management processes in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Enhance internal standards, processes, and documentation for vulnerability management, including training materials, standard operating procedures, and best practices
• Lead or support security assessment and authorization initiatives to ensure adherence to compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, HITRUST, and PCI

What You'll Bring

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The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and / or recognition programs.

Why You'll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you'll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you'll work most effectively - whether you're at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you'll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You'll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you'll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com .

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