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Guild

Vulnerability Manager

$109K - $156K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Oversee vulnerability scanning activities across: Servers, Workstations, Network devices, Cloud platforms, Containers, Applications, Databases * Validate and triage identified vulnerabilities to ...

System One

Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Analyze scan results and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and federal requirements. * Lead vulnerability discovery, validation, mitigation, remediation tracking, and closure. * Ensure ...

JCS Solutions LLC

ISSO - Vulnerability Management

Andrews, MD · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Analyze vulnerability scan results to identify CAT I, CAT II, and CAT III findings, false positives, and system configuration issues. * Track, document, and validate remediation activities, POA&Ms ...

System One

Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer

Bethesda, MD · Remote

$107K - $146K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Analyze scan results and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and federal requirements. * Lead vulnerability discovery, validation, mitigation, remediation tracking, and closure. * Ensure ...

Valiant Solutions, LLC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

The Vulnerability Management Lead directs client's vulnerability management program across the ... The lead owns the end-to-end process from discovery and scanning through remediation tracking and ...

Pfizer

Manager, Vulnerability Management

New York, NY · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Oversee vulnerability scanning activities across infrastructure, endpoints, cloud platforms, and applications, ensuring coverage and data quality. * Translate vulnerability findings into clear ...

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How much do vulnerability scanner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for vulnerability scanner in the United States is $16.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a vulnerability scanner?

Vulnerability scanners are specialized software tools designed to automatically identify security weaknesses in computer systems, networks, and applications. They work by scanning for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and outdated software that could be exploited by cyber attackers. These tools help organizations proactively find and fix security issues before they can be compromised. Regular use of vulnerability scanners is a key part of maintaining strong cybersecurity defenses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vulnerability scanner?

To thrive as a Vulnerability Scanner, you need a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, and operating systems, often supported by relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH. Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, and Qualys, as well as knowledge of ticketing systems and reporting platforms, is typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for identifying risks and sharing findings with technical and non-technical stakeholders. These skills are crucial to accurately detect vulnerabilities, prioritize threats, and help organizations strengthen their security posture.

How does a vulnerability scanner typically collaborate with IT and security teams during a vulnerability assessment?

Vulnerability Scanners work closely with both IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive assessments of network and application vulnerabilities. They often coordinate with system administrators to schedule scans, minimize disruptions, and gain necessary access. After identifying vulnerabilities, they discuss findings with security analysts to prioritize remediation efforts and provide actionable recommendations. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as scanners must translate technical results into understandable risks for various stakeholders.

What is the difference between Vulnerability Scanner vs Penetration Tester?

AspectVulnerability ScannerPenetration Tester
CredentialsCertifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP often preferredCertifications like OSCP, CEH, GPEN often required
Work EnvironmentPrimarily software-based, automated scanning toolsHands-on testing, manual exploitation, on-site or remote
Industry UsageUsed by security teams for vulnerability assessmentEngaged for in-depth security testing and exploitation

While vulnerability scanners automatically identify security weaknesses, penetration testers perform manual testing to exploit vulnerabilities. Both roles are essential for comprehensive security, but they differ in approach and depth of testing.

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Infographic showing various Vulnerability Scanner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 39% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,609 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Vulnerability Manager

Guild

Remote

$109K - $156K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Guild Mortgage Company, closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm we are dedicated to serving the homeowner/buyer. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers, utilizing the best terms available while providing a level of professionalism and service unsurpassed in the lending industry.
Position Summary
The Vulnerability Manager is responsible for leading the enterprise vulnerability management program, ensuring the timely identification, assessment, prioritization, remediation, and reporting of security vulnerabilities across the organization's technology environment. This role partners closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Application Development, DevOps, IT Operations, and business stakeholders to reduce cyber risk while supporting organizational objectives.
The Vulnerability Manager develops and maintains vulnerability management processes, drives remediation efforts, establishes risk-based prioritization methodologies, manages security scanning technologies, and delivers executive-level reporting on the organization's security posture.
Compensation
This role is an exempt position with a targeted salary range of $109,114 to $156,510 annually.
Compensation at Guild is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to local and federal minimum wage requirements, education, level of experience, and applicant's geographical location.
Essential Functions
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise vulnerability management program.
  • Establish and maintain existing vulnerability management policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes.
  • Define risk-based remediation priorities based on asset criticality, exploitability, threat intelligence, and business impact.
  • Lead vulnerability review meetings and remediation governance forums.
  • Develop vulnerability management roadmaps and maturity improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee vulnerability scanning activities across: Servers, Workstations, Network devices, Cloud platforms, Containers, Applications, Databases
  • Validate and triage identified vulnerabilities to reduce false positives.
  • Assess vulnerability severity using CVSS, threat intelligence, exploit availability, and environmental factors.
  • Monitor emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and security advisories.
  • Coordinate remediation efforts with IT Operations, Infrastructure, Engineering, Cloud, and Development teams.
  • Establish remediation timelines and service-level objectives (SLOs).
  • Track remediation progress against established metrics.
  • Manage exception processes and risk acceptance workflows.
  • Escalate critical vulnerabilities and overdue remediation items to leadership.
  • Manage vulnerability scanning and management platforms such as: Tenable, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Wiz
  • Ensure scanning coverage, tuning, maintenance, and integration effectiveness.
  • Develop executive dashboards and operational reporting.
  • Report vulnerability trends, remediation effectiveness, and exposure reduction progress.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs).
  • Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
  • Evaluate vulnerabilities within the context of business risk.
  • Facilitate risk-based decision-making regarding remediation versus risk acceptance.
  • Align vulnerability management activities to regulatory and security frameworks.
  • Incorporate internal and external threat intelligence into vulnerability prioritization.
  • Monitor CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog and other threat intelligence sources.
  • Prioritize remediation activities based on active exploitation trends.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree directly related to the position or equivalent, preferred.
  • Minimum five years experience.
  • Minimum three years supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work well independently or within a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
  • Must be able to handle confidential matters with discretion.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications required.
  • Commitment to company values.
  • Customer Service - Proactive attention to each person.
  • Integrity - Do and say what's right.
  • Respect - Treat others with dignity.
  • Collaboration - Listen and work together.
  • Learning - Seek knowledge and strive for improvement.
  • Excellence - Deliver the unexpected.

Supervision
Job Scope: Plays a key role in area by generating insights and ideas on policies, processes, procedures, and efficiency; contributes ideas to strategic and operational plans to ensure alignment.
Complexity: Problems encountered often cross areas of the organization and are often complex, broad in scope, and unprecedented with no clear solution; often works cross-functionally to solve problems and implemented changes.
Impact: Decisions and actions have a direct impact on the outcomes of the department, projects, and programs.
Interaction/Supervision: Acts as a mentor/guide to less experienced professional contributor staff in a similar role; works independently and only under general direction; guided by professional standards, desired outcomes, and project plan specifications.
Requirements
  • Work is primarily sedentary; mobility in an office setting.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
  • Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation.
  • Office environment - moderate noise, no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
  • Travel 5% or less.
  • Must be able to adhere to process protocol. Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.
  • Work is primarily performed during the business week, Monday - Friday.

Guild offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, LTD and 401(k) with employer match.
Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ#: VULNE018364
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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