Vulnerability Scan Analyst

Summary

Xtreme Solutions Inc is seeking a Vulnerability Scan Analyst who will run and analyze automated vulnerability scans across various devices. The role involves validating and prioritizing scan results to provide actionable findings for management.

Responsibilities

• Configure and run vulnerability scanning tools without causing system disruption or service degradation
• Validate scan results, eliminate false positives, and prioritize critical/high/moderate findings
• Produce both filtered curated reports and raw/unfiltered native scan output as required by the RFP
• Document whether tools used are commercial, proprietary, or open source

Skills

• 3+ years of vulnerability management or scan analysis experience
• Proficiency with enterprise vulnerability scanners (Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical skills for false-positive triage and risk prioritization
• GVMA, CompTIA PenTest+, or Security+ certification
• Experience coordinating scan timing with client IT teams to minimize operational impact

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of vulnerability management or scan analysis experience
• Proficiency with enterprise vulnerability scanners (Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical skills for false-positive triage and risk prioritization

Nice to Haves

• GVMA, CompTIA PenTest+, or Security+ certification
• Experience coordinating scan timing with client IT teams to minimize operational impact

Benefits

• Fully remote; must remain within the continental United States.