Senior Qualys Engineer (Security)

TL;DR

Senior Qualys Engineer (Security): Designing, deploying, and optimizing the Qualys platform to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across a large-scale enterprise environment with an accent on automation and compliance. Focus on scaling scanning strategies, integrating Qualys with enterprise tooling via APIs, and implementing OS hardening best practices.

Location: Must be based in the Netherlands (Hybrid in Utrecht). Relocation is not possible.

Salary: €5,030 - €7,183 per month

Company

A global banking organization serving 9.5 million customers worldwide, focused on reliable and secure IT operations.

What you will do

• Design, deploy, and expand the existing Qualys subscription and infrastructure.
• Optimize scanning strategies for improved scale, performance, and coverage.
• Integrate Qualys with enterprise tooling using APIs and scripting to automate workflows.
• Configure and maintain various scanner types, including physical, virtual, and cloud agents.
• Apply operating system hardening best practices and secure configuration standards.
• Contribute to the vulnerability management process and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar security engineering role.
• Extensive hands-on experience with the Qualys platform.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python, PowerShell, and Bash/Shell.
• Strong understanding of networking and the vulnerability management lifecycle.
• Experience working with Azure Data Factory.
• Must be located in the Netherlands; relocation is not available for this role.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment providing a balance between home and office.
• Competitive monthly salary with a 13th month payment.
• 8% holiday allowance and a 10% Employee Benefit Budget.
• Annual development budget of €1,400 for professional growth.
• Inclusive culture emphasizing diversity and the freedom to be yourself.

Hiring process

• Application review of resumes and covering letters.
• One or more (online) interviews to evaluate role and team fit.
• Mandatory face-to-face interview and legal reliability screening.