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Role Summary The VM Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and driving remediation of vulnerabilities and security exposures across enterprise environments, leveraging risk-based approaches to reduce overall attack surface. Job Title Vulnerability Management (VM) Engineer Key Responsibilities Vulnerability & Exposure Management Perform and manage vulnerability scanning across infrastructure, endpoints, applications, and cloud environments Analyze findings and prioritize remediation based on risk, exploitability, and business impact Drive vulnerability lifecycle: discovery, validation, remediation, closure Correlate vulnerabilities with threat intelligence and exposure context (CTEM approach) Tooling & Platform Management Configure and manage exposure management tools (Tenable One, Tenable.io/sc, Qualys, Rapid7) Integrate VM tools with Tanium, ServiceNow CMDB, SIEM, and asset management platforms Support API integration and automation of scanning, ticketing, and reporting workflows Remediation & Risk Reduction Partner with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to drive remediation activities Implement compensating controls where patching is not immediately feasible Support patch management and configuration hardening initiatives Data Analysis & Reporting Develop risk-based dashboards and reports (exposure trends, SLA adherence, coverage) Identify recurring vulnerabilities and root causes Provide insights to support prioritization and decision-making Governance & Continuous Improvement Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements (NIST, CIS, SOX, etc.) Improve vulnerability prioritization using risk scoring, asset criticality, and exploit data Enhance automation, coverage, and program maturity aligned to CTEM framework Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in vulnerability management and exposure management lifecycle Handson expertise with Tenable (preferred), Qualys, or Rapid7 Knowledge of CVEs, CVSS scoring, exploitability, and threat context Experience with enterprise environments (Windows, Linux, network, cloud) Familiarity with Tanium (Deploy/Comply), ServiceNow, and CMDB integrations Understanding of patching, configuration management, and remediation workflows Scripting/automation experience (Python, PowerShell, APIs) Strong analytical and problemsolving skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with Tenable One and CTEM (Continuous Threat Exposure Management) Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and exploit frameworks Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container environments Experience with Power BI/Tableau dashboards for VM reporting Certifications: Security+, CEH, CISSP, GIAC VM certifications Key Deliverables Vulnerability scan reports and prioritized remediation plans Riskbased exposure dashboards and metrics Automated workflows (scan, ticket, remediation tracking) Integration artifacts (VM, Tanium, ServiceNow CMDB) Root cause analysis and continuous improvement recommendations Success Metrics Reduction in critical/high vulnerabilities within SLA Improved remediation cycle time and throughput Increased asset coverage and scan completeness Reduction in repeat/recurring vulnerabilities Enhanced visibility into enterprise exposure and risk posture .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.