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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vulnerability Management/Cloud Security Engineer - **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC - **Location:** Omaha, NE, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $124,450.0 - $150,100.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Relational Databases, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Log Files, Windows PowerShell, Regular Expressions, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Software Construction, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Malware, Firewalls (Computer Science), Backend, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/13f7917f-c9ff-4143-9b53-481cbd3b875f ## About the Role The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available., A Bachelor or Master's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. A minimum of 7 years recent Information Assurance experience may be taken into account in lieu of a degree. 5+ years recent experience in administering or securing Windows, Linux, Network or Cloud based systems 5+ years recent experience administering/supporting Cyber Security tools or controls in a complex enterprise environment 2+ years recent experience with scripting (e.g. python, PowerShell, bash, perl, regular expressions) Understanding of vulnerability management tooling and/or processes Excellent written and dynamic verbal communication skills Demonstrated understanding of control objectives, cyber threats and vulnerabilities Must be flexible and able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision High degree of self-motivation, commitment and integrity Ability to work well with others and as a member of a team 6 year(s) experience in Cybersecurity or a Bachelor/Master's Degree with an emphasis in Cybersecurity Recent experience implementing and administering security technologies for a large enterprise Experience reviewing raw log files, data correlation, and analysis (i.e. firewalls, network flow, IDS, system logs, SIEM) Working knowledge of configuration management, TCP/IP, simple DNS, SSH, exploits and malware Proficiency with software engineering best practices such as version control, automated testing, code review, and continuous delivery Understanding of CVSS v3.x, EPSS, KEV, CWE, CPE/CVE, NVD flows and common deduping pitfalls Experience building risk-based prioritization models that combine severity + exploitability + asset criticality + exposure Proficiency with relational databases Ability to design vulnerability management orchestration that creates tickets, routes to owners, bundles duplicates, escalates breaches, pauses on maintenance windows, and posts to chat channels Experience identifying vulnerabilities or areas of weakness which pose a threat and developing security controls to detect or prevent exploitation Demonstrated understanding of Tech Policy and Compliance frameworks Deep knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) ## Description As an Associate Systems Engineer Information Assurance team, specializing in vulnerability management and cloud security, your role involves a comprehensive understanding of vulnerability management program development, cloud security tooling, and best practices. You will have the ability to dive deep into any technical challenges or concerns, making informed decisions to safeguard system uptime and minimize disruptive outage events. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectural decisions and platform integrations for new and existing initiatives, aligning them with best practices around vulnerability management and cloud security. This role will focus on managing the backend infrastructure of the vulnerability management program and helping develop the maturity of the overall program. There will be a preference for the candidate to have software development experience. Interested in protecting CISA's critical transportation sector? Bring your cyber defense skills and join the shield! Administer and support Windows, Linux, network, or vulnerability management-based security toolsets and processes such as hardened configurations, cloud security, and privilege management Identify, assess and prioritize remediation activities for security vulnerabilities Create and implement cloud security best practices Product administration and support for vulnerability management scanning and orchestration tooling Discover, investigate and remediate security anomalies in the environment Correlate and analyze large amounts of data from multiple systems to identify user behavior patterns Member of Incident Response Support Team Identify and evaluate: 1) business and technology risks, 2) internal controls which mitigate risks, and 3) methods and technologies to improve the internal control environment Provide guidance and support for emerging security initiatives Consult with other business and Tech teams on Cyber Security best practices and secure system implementations ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)