Vulnerability Scan Analyst

Position Summary

Runs and analyzes automated vulnerability scans across servers, workstations, web applications, and general devices, then validates, filters, and prioritizes results into actionable, management-ready findings.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• GVMA, CompTIA PenTest+, or Security+ certification.

• Experience coordinating scan timing with client IT teams to minimize operational impact.

Travel

Fully remote; must remain within the continental United States.

3+ years vulnerability management/scan analysis experience; proficiency with enterprise scanners; strong analytical skills for false-positive triage and risk prioritization.

Key Responsibilities

• running scans
• validating results
• prioritizing findings

Skills & Tools

Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7

Job Details

• Category: Information Technology
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Contract
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

About Xtreme Solutions Inc

A cybersecurity service provider specializing in vulnerability scanning and analysis for enterprise environments. — Industry: Information Technology