Principal Subject Matter Expert, Scanning Technologies

Key Responsibilities

• 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)
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance scan coverage, reduce false positives, and improve detection fidelity
• Serve as the technical authority on Qualys scanning tools, APIs, and integrations
• Drive continuous improvement in scanning methodologies, including agent-based and agentless approaches
• Represent Qualys in industry forums, customer engagements, and partner alliances focused on scanning and risk operations
• 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 Qualifications

• 6+ years of 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
• Ability to understand and design complex architectures that improves scanning efficiency use cases end-to-end
• Self-starter who has a “can-do” attitude and passion for leveraging technology to solve business problems
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Pay

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, relevant experience, and work location. Please note this range reflects base salary and does not include incentive compensation or potential equity grants.

Benefits

We also offer a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.

About the Role

This role is ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in vulnerability management, scanning technologies, and enterprise-scale remediation strategies.