Ztek Consulting
Security Engineer Threat & Vulnerability (St Louis)
Ztek Consulting, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63103
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Security Engineer II to support threat and vulnerability management across on-premises and cloud environments. This role focuses on identifying security risks, assessing vulnerabilities, ensuring secure configurations, and driving remediation efforts to improve overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities across on-prem and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Monitor and analyze threat intelligence using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, and CVSS
Utilize vulnerability and cloud security tools (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Prisma Cloud, Defender for Cloud, Wiz)
Perform secure configuration audits using CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and STIGs
Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and DevOps teams to implement remediation
Automate security processes using scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Track remediation progress and communicate risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Required Skills & Experience:
4+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or IT with exposure to vulnerability or cloud security
Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools
Strong understanding of security controls, risk management, and compliance
Experience with scripting/automation and API integrations
Familiarity with SIEM, logging, monitoring, and ticketing systems