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Posted Feb 9Principal Subject Matter Expert, Scanning Technologies
at Qualys
On-site
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance scan coverage, reduce false positives, and improve detection fidelity.
- Represent Qualys in industry forums, customer engagements, and partner alliances focused on scanning and risk operations.
- Lead the design and optimization of scanning technologies across Qualys platforms (Cloud Agent, Command Line Agent, VMDR, Policy Compliance, etc.) to define scanning strategies and best practices Architect scalable scanning solutions for hybrid environments (cloud, on-prem, edge).
Requirements
- As a SME at Qualys, you will lead strategic initiatives to enhance vulnerability detection, scanning accuracy, and remediation workflows across enterprise environments using Qualys Cloud Agent, SDK / Command Line Agent etc. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of Qualys scanning platforms, driving and improving scan performance and utilizing multiple scanners when and how to run a supplemental scan against a Cloud Agent asset.
- Interface with product management to help prioritize the most impactful scanning strategies Improve Vulnerability Coverage Efficacy Develop and deliver a variety of technical engagements including workshops, whiteboarding architecture design sessions, and training Lead delivery of a fully functional, integrated Proof of Concept leveraging the latest Qualys SDK, Command Line Agent and other relevant interfaces and scanners for comprehensive scanning strategies. Required
- experience in vulnerability management, scanning technologies, and enterprise security operations.
- Expertise in Qualys platforms (VMDR, Policy Compliance) will be good but not mandatory.
- Solid understanding of OS-level security, network protocols, and cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with API integrations, CMDB enrichment, and scan orchestration. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed environment. Preferred Experience:
- Experience in large enterprise environments. Background in product design, Pre sales, and familiarity working with product builds. Familiarity with risk-based vulnerability management frameworks
- Experience in 24/7 high-availability infrastructure and application hosting. Good understanding and hands-on
- experience with Security products and technologies not limited to asset management, patching, vulnerability management, risk assessment, configuration management, and cloud security.