Vulnerability Engineer

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We DoWe are seeking a skilled Vulnerability Scanning Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, managing, and analyzing vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate security risks across our organization. Your expertise will help safeguard our systems and data from potential threats.

What You'll Do

• Execute and manage regular vulnerability scans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all systems and applications. 

• Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, assess their severity, and prioritize remediation efforts. 

• Maintain and optimize vulnerability scan configuration settings to enhance scanning effectiveness and efficiency. 

• Stay updated on the latest security vulnerabilities, trends, and best practices to ensure proactive risk management. 

• Assist in compliance audits and ensure adherence to security policies and standards. 

 

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

• Proven experience with Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or similar vulnerability management tools. 

• Strong understanding of network security concepts, vulnerability assessment methodologies, and risk management. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for reporting findings and collaborating with teams. 

• Relevant certifications and/or are a plus.  

 

Join our team as a Qualys Engineer and play a vital role in enhancing our organizations security posture through effective vulnerability management and proactive risk mitigation! 

Salary Range: $95,400.00 - $127,100.00

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location

What We OfferBy choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.