Qualys Security Engineer

Qualys Security Engineer

Job Location

US-MD-Laurel

ID

2025-2962

Job Type

Contingent Upon Prime/Customer Acceptance

Category

Cyber and Information Security

Overview

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively - anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

As a SkyePoint employee you will be given the opportunity to support some of our nation's most critical information systems by utilizing not only your existing cybersecurity skills and talents, but those that you will learn in your new role. In your new role as a cyber security professional, you will protect our customer's most sensitive data and complex systems from all forms of threats including cyber-attacks, insider threats, rogue network devices, and malicious software and applications. You will work with a team of like-minded professionals to share and collaborate upon your ideas to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure, architecture, and configuration deployments. Your ideas and contributions will matter.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

Responsibilities

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a skilled Qualys Security Engineer to support our customer's enterprise vulnerability management initiatives. This role involves maintaining and optimizing Qualys toolsets, performing vulnerability assessments, and working collaboratively across technical teams to strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture.

This position is based on-site at either the Washington, DC or Beltsville, MD office, with occasional travel between the two locations.

What you'll do:

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Qualys platform including agents, scanners, and connectors.
• Optimize scan configurations, authentication methods, and template deployments.
• Review and interpret scan results to generate actionable intelligence for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partner with infrastructure, development, and SOC teams to validate findings and drive remediation efforts.
• Automate tasks using Qualys APIs and custom scripts to support reporting and data integration.
• Maintain an up-to-date asset inventory through discovery and classification workflows.
• Minimize false positives through tuning and validation.
• Conduct policy compliance assessments in support of regulatory frameworks.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts in vulnerability management best practices.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (strong preference for Qualys).
• Must be able to commute to Beltsville, MD or Washington, DC for full-time onsite work.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
• Familiarity with network protocols, OS security (Windows/Linux), and web application vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of compliance standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001.)
• Qualys Vulnerability Management & Policy Compliance.
• Qualys Web Application Scanning.
• Automation using Qualys APIs.
• Network architecture and protocol knowledge.
• Database and OS-level security.
• Vulnerability lifecycle and remediation strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to operate independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Solid documentation and reporting practices.
• Experience engaging with cross-functional stakeholders.
• US Citizenship with a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications: CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or equivalent.
• Exposure to other scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Rapid7).
• Familiarity with public cloud security models (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with configuration management tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in system administration, network engineering, or DevSecOps.

What We Can Offer You -

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.

• Flexible Work Environment

Compensation:

Salary Range: $125,000-$160,000

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

Please be aware of recruiting scams and people claiming to be from SkyePoint Decisions. For more information, please see the Welcome Page of our Careers site.

Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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