Vulnerability Management Engineer

Job Title Vulnerability Management Engineer - ID: 45135 Duration 1 year Start Date ASAP Location: Plano, TX Our Client: A leading provider of enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and technology solutions is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer. This role offers the chance to shape a mature security program and drive risk-based outcomes that protect business‑critical systems. Position: Vulnerability Management Engineer Duration: Contract 1-year + Location: Plano, Texas, United States Work Arrangement: Hybrid Role Summary Join a collaborative Cybersecurity team focused on maturing an enterprise Vulnerability Management program. You will own vulnerabilities from identification and technical triage through remediation, validation, and closure. Your analysis will turn scanner data and threat intelligence into clear, risk-based actions for infrastructure, application, cloud, and business stakeholders. This is a hands‑on role where your work directly strengthens enterprise resilience. Responsibilities Own vulnerability findings end to end, from triage through validated closure. Assess real‑world risk using CVSS, CISA KEV, EPSS, vendor advisories, and threat intelligence. Identify false positives, duplicates, accepted risks, and compensating controls. Engage system owners and drive remediation across infrastructure, application, and cloud teams. Track SLAs, escape high‑risk exposures, and support response to actively exploited threats. Operate and optimize platforms such as Qualys VMDR, Tenable, or Rapid7, including dashboards and metrics. Ideal Candidates Will Have 4-8 years of hands‑on experience in vulnerability management or security engineering. Experience managing high volumes of findings in large, complex environments. Strong ability to influence technical teams without direct authority. Required Skills/Experience Hands‑on experience with Qualys VMDR, Tenable, Rapid7, or equivalent platforms. Strong knowledge of CVE, CVSS, CPE, and vulnerability prioritization. Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking, databases, and cloud environments. Understanding of remediation methods, including patching, configuration changes, and compensating controls. Other Skills Scripting or automation with Python, PowerShell, or REST APIs. Experience with Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, or Microsoft Sentinel. Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings EPO/PPO Medical Plan (Anthem) HMO/PPO Dental programs (Anthem) Vision - VSP (MetLife) 401K VOYA Retirement vesting program Who is Calance Calance is a global IT company with operations in the United States, Canada, and India. Over the years, Calance has grown organically and has acquired numerous successful IT Services firms along the way. As a result, the company today is a mix of diverse cultures, talents, and expertise that collaborate globally to bring our best capabilities and thinking to clients. Calance also offers benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision care, and 401K. Calance - the place to grow. Pay Range - $50.00-57.00/hr W2 #J-18808-Ljbffr Calance, Inc.