Cloud Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

Overview

JOB TITLE:

Cloud Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

CAYUSE COMPANY:

Cayuse Civil Services, LLC

LOCATION

Hybrid in Austin, TX

SALARY:

$ 64,480.00-$ 91,520.00

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Full-Time Salary Exempt

TRAVEL

No

RELOCATION

No

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Cloud Vulnerability Remediation Engineer is responsible for identifying, assessing, and addressing security vulnerabilities across cloud environments to mitigate enterprise risk, ensure compliance with organizational security policies, and increase the reliability of cloud operations. This role encompasses a wide range of activities including vulnerability remediation, patch management, and configuration hardening, all performed in strict adherence to established vulnerability management and change management processes.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review vulnerability findings impacting cloud-hosted resources as identified by approved scanning tools and other monitoring mechanisms.
• Assess the applicability, prioritization, and risk impact of identified vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure, platform services, and dependent components.
• Implement remediation measures such as security patching, configuration changes, and hardening within required timelines.
• Conduct validation to ensure the successful resolution of identified vulnerabilities and closure of remediation tasks.
• Perform cloud-based patching and update activities for supported workloads using standardized company processes.
• Implement temporary mitigations or compensating controls for vulnerabilities when vendor patches or immediate solutions are unavailable.
• Document and maintain detailed remediation records, including evidence of actions taken, in accordance with compliance and audit requirements.
• Provide regular updates on remediation activities, status, and progress for reporting to leadership, security teams, and auditors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Security, Cloud Architecture, and Application Teams, to address complex or multi-platform vulnerabilities.
• Identify recurring vulnerability patterns, bottlenecks in remediation processes, and propose process improvements to streamline operations and enhance the overall security framework.
• Contribute to organizational initiatives aimed at reducing technical debt and enhancing the cloud infrastructure's security and resilience over time.
• Other duties as assigned .

Qualifications

Here's What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client's requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• 3 years required: Professional IT experience, with hands-on exposure to cloud infrastructure, system administration, or vulnerability remediation.
• 3 years required: Experience supporting cloud-hosted systems in at least one enterprise cloud environment.
• 3 years required: Understanding of vulnerability remediation concepts, including patching, configuration hardening, and compensating controls.
• 3 years required: Familiarity with IT service management and change management processes.
• 3 years required: Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills for tracking vulnerability remediation tasks.
• 3 years required: Ability to follow standardized security procedures for remediation activities.
• 3 years required: Strong communication and collaboration skills to ensure smooth coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 year preferred: Experience with enterprise vulnerability management processes, including understanding service level agreements (SLAs).
• 1 year preferred: Knowledge of cloud security posture management, security baselines, and development of risk reporting.
• 1 year preferred: Possession of relevant cloud or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Certification, CISSP).

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional hybrid office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $64,480.00 - USD $91,520.00 /Yr.