Senior Qualys Engineer – Contract
UK-based | Hybrid/Flexible Working
6-12 Month Contract (Likely Extension)
Inside IR35 £550
We're looking for an experienced Senior Qualys Engineer
to support the expansion and optimisation of an enterprise-wide vulnerability management platform within a large, complex organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Expand and optimise the existing Qualys platform (VMDR, CSAM, WAS, etc.)
- Onboard new environments and improve vulnerability management processes
- Enhance asset discovery and scanning coverage across on-prem and cloud environments
- Integrate Qualys with enterprise tools such as ITSM and CMDB platforms
- Automate workflows using APIs and scripting
- Produce reporting and dashboards for technical and business stakeholders
- Support remediation programmes and provide best practice guidance
Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR
- Deep understanding of vulnerability management and asset discovery
- Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routing, VPNs)
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
- Exposure to AWS, Azure or GCP is desirable
- Scripting and automation experience (Python, PowerShell, APIs)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in telecommunications or other highly regulated environments
- Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST
- Relevant certifications including Qualys Certified Specialist, CISSP or CISM
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in scaling and enhancing a major enterprise security capability within a complex environment.
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