Vulnerability Engineer (US Remote)

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do—from our customers and partners to our greatest advantage: our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global, inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Vulnerability Engineer to join our Vulnerability Management team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong understanding of security principles, and enjoys solving complex problems to reduce risk. You’ll analyze vulnerabilities across diverse systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and remediate findings, and help enhance our processes and tooling to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

For compliance reasons, all personnel must be United States Citizens and have, for 3 of the past 5 years, resided in the United States OR worked for the United States overseas in a federal or military capacity OR be a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas. In addition to our standard pre-employment background check and drug screen, you will be required to undergo additional checks to obtain an LAR certification via the proper channels.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform recurring and on-demand scanning of organizational systems and cloud environments
• Research and assess emerging security threats and vulnerabilities
• Communicate the risks of identified vulnerabilities and recommend security controls to mitigate them
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to develop and implement remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities
• Monitor and track the progress of remediation efforts to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved within defined SLAs
• Maintain documentation regarding vulnerability management, including policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to vulnerability management
• Assist technology teams to develop, implement, and automate security solutions
• Improve and automate existing vulnerability management systems
• Provide technical support for vulnerability management projects
• Participate in incident response activities, providing expertise in vulnerability exploitation and mitigation

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• 3+ years of work experience in vulnerability management or related fields such as cyber risk management, penetration testing, security operations, or threat management
• Experience in vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, network admission control, and/or SIEM
• Experience in design and implementation of security technologies
• In-depth knowledge of information security best practices
• Knowledge of technical concepts such as cloud computing, automation, networking, and application development
• Knowledge of vulnerability data management and reporting process automation
• Experience with IT controls monitoring for regulatory and compliance requirements
• Experience with visualization tools
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl or Python
• Professional certification such as Security+, CEH, CVA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC Certification, or equivalent

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

The salary range for this position is approximately $110,000-130,000 base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.