Exposure Management Engineer - Northeast region (Remote)
Overview
GuidePoint Security is seeking an Exposure Management Engineer to support and scale our Exposure Management operations services. This role focuses on the day-to-day operation, optimization, and automation of security platforms including vulnerability management, CAASM, and CNAPP tools. The engineer will work closely with senior security engineers and client teams to help operationalize exposure management programs, manage platform findings, and improve remediation workflows. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on with security tools, solving operational problems, and building automation to improve security programs at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Operations
Operate and maintain security platforms including vulnerability management, CAASM, and CNAPP tools
Monitor security findings and support prioritization and remediation workflows
Assist in platform tuning, configuration optimization, and integration with client environments
Support Embraces of new assets, applications, and cloud environments into security platforms
Exposure Management Operations
Review exposure findings and assist with prioritization and remediation tracking
Help manage remediation workflows with client engineering teams
Generate operational dashboards and reporting for security leadership
Assist in maintaining asset inventory coverage and scanning accuracy
CNAPP & Cloud Security Support
Assist with the operation and optimization of CNAPP platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca)
Support cloud posture monitoring and exposure analysis
Assist with investigation of cloud misconfigurations, identity exposures, and attack paths
Work with senior engineers to onboard new cloud environments
Automation & Integrations
Develop scripts and automation to improve security workflows
Build integrations between security tools and ticketing systems
Automate reporting, vulnerability triage, and remediation tracking
Use APIs and automation frameworks to reduce manual operational effort
Client Engagement
Participate in regular operational cadence meetings with clients
Provide updates on platform findings and remediation progress
Assist senior engineers in troubleshooting security platform issues
Contribute to documentation and operational playbooks
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering
Exposure management or risk-based vulnerability management experience
Familiarity with vulnerability management, exposure management, or CNAPP platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, Axonius, or similar tools
Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or similar)
Experience working with APIs or automating workflows
Understanding of security fundamentals: vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, identity and access control, security monitoring
Strong communication skills and ability to work with engineering teams
Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CNAPP platforms such as: Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca, Lacework
Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Familiarity with container security and Kubernetes
Experience integrating security tools with ticketing platforms (Jira, ServiceNow)
Experience using AI-assisted tools (LLMs, copilots, or agent frameworks) to accelerate scripting, analysis, and security operations workflows
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is someone who:
Enjoys working hands-on with security platforms
Likes solving operational and workflow challenges
Naturally looks for opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflows using scripting, APIs, or AI tools
Can operate independently but collaborates well with clients and engineers
This role provides exposure to a wide range of security programs and technologies and offers strong growth into cloud security, exposure management architecture, and security automation.