Senior Administrator NESSUS, Compliance Remediation

Job description

The role will work closely with infrastructure, cloud, network, application, and security teams to drive remediation of vulnerabilities and improve the organization\'s overall security posture. Key Responsibilities Perform vulnerability scanning and assessment using Qualys VM/VMDR. Configure and manage Qualys scanners, scan profiles, asset groups/tags, authentication records, and scan schedules. Analyze vulnerability scan results and validate identified vulnerabilities and potential false positives. Prioritize vulnerabilities based on CVSS severity, exploitability, asset criticality, exposure, and business risk. Use Qualys capabilities such as QIDs, TruRisk, threat intelligence, and vulnerability detection information for risk-based prioritization. Coordinate with Windows, Linux, Network, Database, Cloud, Middleware, and Application teams for vulnerability remediation. Track vulnerabilities through the complete lifecycle from identification → assignment → remediation → validation → closure. Perform remediation validation and execute re-scans to confirm vulnerability closure. Monitor vulnerabilities against agreed remediation SLAs and highlight overdue or high-risk findings. Support remediation of critical and zero-day vulnerabilities through expedited assessment and tracking. Generate periodic vulnerability dashboards and reports covering: Critical/high vulnerabilities Aging vulnerabilities SLA compliance Remediation progress Vulnerability trends Business/unit or technology-level risk Support vulnerability exceptions and risk acceptance processes, including appropriate documentation and expiry tracking. Assist infrastructure teams with understanding vulnerability findings and recommended remediation. Support security audits, compliance assessments, and vulnerability-related evidence requirements. Work with ServiceNow, Jira, or similar ITSM/ticketing platforms for vulnerability tracking and remediation workflow. Continuously improve vulnerability scanning coverage, reporting accuracy, and remediation processes. Skill Requirements Strong hands-on experience with Qualys VM/VMDR. Good understanding of: Vulnerability Management lifecycle CVE and CVSS QIDs Qualys TruRisk Windows and Linux vulnerabilities Network and infrastructure vulnerabilities Patch and configuration vulnerabilities Experience with authenticated and unauthenticated vulnerability scanning. Understanding of vulnerability remediation, patch management, and server hardening. Ability to analyze security vulnerabilities and translate technical findings into actionable remediation recommendations. Good knowledge of common security standards/frameworks such as CIS Controls, NIST, and ISO 27001. Experience creating vulnerability dashboards, metrics, and management-level reports. Strong coordination and communication skills for working with technical and business stakeholders. Other Requirements Experience with Qualys Policy Compliance, Cloud Agent, Web Application Scanning, or Patch Management. Exposure to Azure, AWS, or other cloud environments. Experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response. Knowledge of Power BI, Excel, PowerShell, Python, or APIs for vulnerability reporting and automation. Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, Qualys certifications, CISSP, or equivalent. Apply now Information at a Glance Why HCLTech? At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first. HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 230,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. Disclaimer Privacy Statement Terms of use Sitemap Raise a Grievance We use cookies on our site. Please read more about cookies policy here. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. 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