Qualys Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Qualys Engineer for a Contract with a client in Malvern, PA/Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate is responsible for administering and optimizing enterprise vulnerability management solutions while identifying, assessing, and driving remediation of security risks across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments. Rate Range: $50/hour to $53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Qualys Engineer Job Responsibilities include: Administer, configure, and maintain the Qualys VMDR platform, including vulnerability management, asset inventory, policy compliance, and patch management modules. Perform vulnerability assessments across servers, endpoints, network devices, applications, and cloud environments, analyzing and prioritizing security risks. Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to drive vulnerability remediation, patch deployment, and risk reduction initiatives. Develop security dashboards, reports, metrics, and compliance documentation for leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders. Automate vulnerability management processes using APIs, scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and security tool integrations to improve operational efficiency. Support security audits, compliance assessments, asset discovery activities, and continuous monitoring while staying current on emerging threats and vulnerability trends. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical field. 4-6 years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Information Security, or Cybersecurity Engineering. Strong hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR, vulnerability assessment methodologies, vulnerability remediation, asset discovery, patch management, and security compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001. Proven expertise in Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), along with scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, or Bash and the ability to analyze, prioritize, and communicate security risks effectively. If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shashank.Tewari@ akkodisgroup.com. Pay Details: $50.00 to $53.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Akkodis