Qualys Admin role with Patch and Vulnerability Mgmt | Open Location

Inviting Applications for the Role of Qualys Administrator Role

Role: Consultant(3-6 yrs)/Lead Consultant(6-8 years)/ Principal consultant(8-10 yrs)/ Sr. Principal consultant (10+yrs)

Experience: 4-15 years

Location: Open

immediate joiners

If interested, please share your updated resume with the following details to kirti.singh@genpact.com

Focus Areas:

• Qualys tool end to end hands on knowledge on all modules ( patch module , patch module , asset view module , identity module , vulnerability management module )
• Scripting experience in windows power shell and linux ssh scripting
• Cyber asset management both on prem and cloud
• Experience in running scans and patching vulnerabilities in windows and linux machines
• Experience with qualys query language
• Experience on how to schedule jobs
• Experience on handling asset purge rules
• Experience with connectors
• Knows how to enable patches when vulnerabilities are identified
• Knows how to install push patches and install/upgrade end point security tools in all servers.

Highly skilled and experienced Qualys L3 Administrator to join our cybersecurity and infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Qualys environment, with a strong focus on patch management, asset management, agent deployment, and automation through scripting. This role requires deep technical expertise in Qualys and hands-on experience with PowerShell and Python scripting to streamline operations and enhance security posture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Qualys platform administration and troubleshooting.
• Manage and maintain Qualys modules including VMDR, Patch Management, Asset Inventory, and Policy Compliance.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for Qualys-related issues.
• Plan and execute large-scale agent deployments security agents (QCS Qualys, CrowdStrike, and Splunk) across diverse environments (Windows, Linux, Mac).
• Monitor agent health and ensure consistent coverage across all endpoints.
• Automate agent installation and configuration using scripting tools.
• Design and implement patch management strategies using Qualys Patch Management module.
• Coordinate with system owners to schedule and deploy patches across various environments.
• Monitor patch compliance and generate reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset inventory using Qualys Asset View.
• Ensure proper tagging, grouping, and classification of assets.
• Integrate asset data with CMDB and other ITSM tools.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Python to support vulnerability scanning, patching, and reporting.
• Integrate Qualys APIs with internal tools and dashboards.
• Create custom reports and alerts to support security operations.
• Document findings, remediation plans, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Support compliance audits by providing evidence of security controls and processes.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Qualys platform at an L3 level.
• Strong knowledge of patch management processes and tools.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and Python scripting.
• Experience with Qualys API integration and automation.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and CMDB integration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and training skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience in AI and machine learning technologies applied to cybersecurity.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Qualys certifications (e.g., Qualys Certified Specialist).
• Experience with other vulnerability management tools.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and securing cloud assets.
• Experience with SIEM tools and security orchestration platforms.
• Excellent business process and change management skills with ability to develop strategy, evaluate efficacy, influence stakeholders, drive implementation and measure success.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving skills, including the ability to accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines while managing multiple tasks with competing priorities.

Thanks,

Kirti Singh