Apprentice Qualys Vulnerability Management Jobs in Virginia

## Vulnerability Management Subject Matter ExpertApplylocations: US - VA, McLeantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 40816**Job Family:**Cyber Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Vulnerability Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as a trusted advisor to federal clients. The Associate Director focuses on strategic guidance, cross‐organizational coordination, and maturing enterprise vulnerability and endpoint management capabilities. This is **not** a project management role. The SME will provide expert advisory support across vulnerability management and endpoint tooling, with emphasis on platforms such as BigFix, Tenable, SCCM, and/or Qualys. The ideal candidate brings hands‐on experience with enterprise vulnerability tooling and has supported modernization, tooling transitions, and enterprise‐wide capability uplift. The enterprise is a large, federated organization, with multiple environments and technology, with over 100k endpoints. The individual will help guide clients through improving processes, strengthening reporting and remediation pathways, and driving consistent adoption across numerous sub‐organizations.• Serve as a trusted advisor to federal clients on maturing vulnerability management and endpoint security capabilities. • Provide expert guidance on configuration, optimization, and effective use of enterprise vulnerability management tools (BigFix, Tenable, SCCM, and/or Qualys). • Support the modernization and evolution of enterprise vulnerability and endpoint management environments, including tool transitions, capability enhancements, and integration with broader cyber programs. • Strengthen enterprise vulnerability workflows by advancing prioritization, remediation coordination, communications, and reporting consistency. • Engage stakeholders across a large, federated organization, building alignment and driving sustained adoption of enterprise vulnerability management practices. • Translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights for leadership. • Partner with cyber, IT infrastructure, application teams, and senior stakeholders to improve remediation outcomes and reduce enterprise risk. • Contribute thought leadership, mentor junior staff, and support practice development. **What You Will Need:**• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a federal security clearance.• Bachelor's Degree plus minimum of nine (9) years of cybersecurity experience with deep specialization in vulnerability management and endpoint security.• Demonstrated experience with enterprise vulnerability tools (BigFix, Tenable, SCCM, and/or Qualys) and architecting solutions. • Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives, system/tool transitions, or the evolution of large‐scale cyber capabilities. • Ability to navigate large, federated organizations and work with multiple sub‐organizations. • Strong communication and advisory skills, with the ability to shape strategy and influence stakeholders. **What Would Be Nice To Have:**• Experience linking vulnerability management with ICAM, Zero Trust, continuous monitoring, or RMF-aligned cyber programs • Familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards and large‐scale IT environments. • Prior consulting or advisory experience in federal civilian or defense environments. • Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, vendor‐specific tool certifications).**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend**About Guidehouse**Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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