Vulnerability Management Engineer, IT Specialist III - BCIT

Baltimore City • City of Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly technical Vulnerability Security Engineer with deep expertise across vulnerability discovery, exploit analysis, system hardening, and database security. This role focuses on evaluating complex security weaknesses, understanding how attackers exploit them, and engineering enterprise-scale prevention and remediation strategies. The ideal candidate is an expert in operating systems, cloud platforms, databases, and automated remediation techniques—capable of driving measurable improvements in security posture across large, hybrid infrastructures.
Vulnerability Identification, Analysis & Exploit Expertise The engineer must possess advanced understanding of how vulnerabilities arise and how attackers leverage them in real-world scenarios. This includes hands-on verification, exploit reproduction, and mapping to adversarial behaviors.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Have a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
• EXPERIENCE: Have two years of related specialty IT experience (for example, but not limited to: system engineering, network engineering, information security, application programming, systems design, hierarchical/relational database management, GIS experience, custom report writing, or developing and supporting cloud-based software integration).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of microcomputer systems and mainframe client servers.
• Knowledge of the interrelationship of systems analysis, computer programming, and information technology operations.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in network-based communications systems.
• Knowledge of computer-based communications protocols.
• Knowledge of security groups and roles and assignment of those roles.
• Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.
• Skill in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting network programs, hardware, and systems.
• Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.
• Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.
• Ability to design complex systems consisting of a wide variety of programs, procedures, and forms.
• Ability to schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and repairs.
• Ability to write detailed technical reports and analyses.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of computer systems software and operating systems.
• Ability to develop systems software and systems software testing procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous IT work lead experience is preferred.
• Previous IT experience in government is preferred.
• Advanced technical credentials, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), preferred.

Benefits

• The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees