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Vaco LLC

Security Engineer

Vaco LLC
Cincinnati, OH $80 - $95/hr Contract Posted 4d ago
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Job Description

Join a contract opportunity with Vaco LLC as a Senior Security Engineer focused on vulnerability management across complex enterprise environments. This hybrid role is based in Cincinnati, OH (supporting EST hours), working with security teams to scan, assess risk, coordinate remediation, and keep vulnerability practices aligned to compliance expectations.

What you’ll do

  • Support the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle, from identification and assessment through remediation and tracking.
  • Administer and maintain vulnerability scanning platforms, including Tenable Security Center.
  • Review and analyze security findings to evaluate risk across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and operating systems.
  • Create remediation recommendations, including compensating controls when vulnerabilities cannot be fully remediated.
  • Collaborate with application owners, infrastructure teams, and security stakeholders to prioritize and coordinate remediation.
  • Produce technical documentation and remediation guidance that supports consistent execution across teams.
  • Support ingestion, analysis, and ongoing management of findings in vulnerability management platforms such as Brinqa.
  • Help execute vulnerability management efforts across Windows, Linux, cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
  • Ensure vulnerability management activities align with compliance requirements including PCI, HIPAA, and SOX.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Skills and experience

  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with a strong focus on vulnerability management.
  • Solid understanding of the vulnerability management lifecycle and risk-based remediation approaches.
  • Hands-on experience with Tenable vulnerability scanning tools, including Tenable Security Center.
  • Ability to evaluate security findings and develop actionable remediation guidance.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Strong written communication and documentation skills.
  • Capability to explain complex security risks and findings to technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to coordinate security initiatives across multiple teams.

Tools you’ll work with

  • Tenable Security Center, Tenable, Brinqa
  • Windows, Linux, Azure, GCP
  • Python, Perl, Ruby, shell scripting

Contract details

  • Type: Contract (2 openings)
  • Duration: 6+ month contract with strong extension potential
  • Location: Cincinnati, OH (hybrid); remote or hybrid options available with requirement to work EST hours
  • Compensation: USD 80 - 95 per hour

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with Azure and GCP cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of PCI, HIPAA, and SOX compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, or shell scripting.
  • Experience with Brinqa or similar vulnerability management platforms.
  • Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) security and vulnerability management.

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