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Posted 21 July, 2026

Senior Qualys Engineer, Contract, Inside IR35

Hydrogen Group
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Qualys Engineer - Contract\n

UK-based | Hybrid/Flexible Working6-12 Month Contract (Likely Extension)Inside IR35 £550We're looking for an experienced Senior Qualys Engineer to support the expansion and optimisation of an enterprise-wide vulnerability management platform within a large, complex organisation.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Expand and optimise the existing Qualys platform (VMDR, CSAM, WAS, etc.)
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  • Onboard new environments and improve vulnerability management processes
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  • Enhance asset discovery and scanning coverage across on-prem and cloud environments
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  • Integrate Qualys with enterprise tools such as ITSM and CMDB platforms
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  • Automate workflows using APIs and scripting
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  • Produce reporting and dashboards for technical and business stakeholders
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  • Support remediation programmes and provide best practice guidance
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Skills & Experience\n
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  • Strong hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR
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  • Deep understanding of vulnerability management and asset discovery
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  • Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routing, VPNs)
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  • Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
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  • Exposure to AWS, Azure or GCP is desirable
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  • Scripting and automation experience (Python, PowerShell, APIs)
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  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Desirable\n
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  • Experience in telecommunications or other highly regulated environments
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  • Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST
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  • Relevant certifications including Qualys Certified Specialist, CISSP or CISM
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This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in scaling and enhancing a major enterprise security capability within a complex environment.

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