Qualys Solution Design & Project manager

Requirements

Native/Fluent German and Professional English

Start Date: Immediate

Project details

Germany (Hybrid)

Customer Site Locations: Hamburg, Grevenbroich, Neuss

Until 31 December 2026 with potential extension based on project progress. ?

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Consultant / Solution Architect with deep expertise in Qualys VMDR, IT/OT Vulnerability Management, ServiceNow integration, and project leadership.

The consultant will lead the design and execution of a strategic vulnerability management initiative for a major industrial enterprise. The role combines solution architecture, OT security consulting, stakeholder management, and project delivery responsibilities across multiple manufacturing and datacenter environments. ?

Key Responsibilities

Qualys Solution Architecture

IT/OT Vulnerability Management

ServiceNow Integration

Project Leadership

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

Project & Consulting Skills

Preferred Certifications

Expected Deliverables

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a consultant who combines:

Keywords for recruiting/search:

Qualys VMDR | Qualys Architect | Vulnerability Management | OT Security | ICS Security | Purdue Model | ServiceNow SecOps | ServiceNow CMDB | Industrial Cyber Security | Security Project Manager | Solution Architect | Manufacturing Security | Critical Infrastructure Security

• Design the target architecture for expanding the existing Qualys platform.
• Define deployment models for Qualys Cloud Agents and Scanner Appliances.
• Develop asset grouping, tagging, and vulnerability management strategies.
• Define scanning policies and operational governance.
• Create secure scanning approaches for critical production and OT environments.
• Ensure alignment with network segmentation and Purdue Model requirements. ?
• Design and implement enterprise-wide vulnerability management processes.
• Assess industrial environments including ICS, SCADA, and manufacturing systems.
• Define safe scanning practices for operational technology environments.
• Support risk identification and remediation planning.
• Ensure business continuity and production stability throughout implementation. ?
• Design and implement Qualys-ServiceNow integration.
• Configure CMDB mapping and asset relationships.
• Establish vulnerability response and patch management workflows.
• Align infrastructure, security, and operations teams around integrated processes. ?
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery.
• Facilitate workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, resources, and risks.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Deliver regular executive and management reporting.
• Drive implementation through completion and handover. ?
• Produce architecture and operational documentation.
• Develop implementation and operating procedures.
• Conduct knowledge-transfer sessions for Security Operations and Infrastructure Operations teams.
• Support operational readiness and transition activities. ?
• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure, cyber security, or vulnerability management.
• Proven hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR and Qualys Cloud Platform.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Qualys Cloud Agents
• Scanner Appliances
• Scan policy configuration
• Asset tagging and grouping
• Vulnerability management best practices
• Experience working within industrial OT/ICS environments.
• Strong understanding of the Purdue Model and industrial network segmentation.
• Experience with:
• Datacenter infrastructure
• Network security
• Virtualization platforms
• Firewall and DMZ architectures
• Practical experience with ServiceNow CMDB and Security Operations (SecOps).
• Solid understanding of patch management and remediation workflows.
• Proven track record leading complex security or infrastructure transformation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience facilitating technical and business workshops.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive and senior management stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a customer-facing consulting role.
• Qualys VMDR / VM Certification
• CISSP
• GIAC (GICSP preferred)
• IEC 62443
• ServiceNow CMDB Certification
• ServiceNow SecOps Certification
• PMP or PRINCE2
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• Approved target-state architecture and solution design.
• Documented Safe Scan strategy.
• Network segmentation and deployment design.
• Agent, appliance, tagging, and policy framework.
• End-to-end implementation roadmap and resource plan.
• Fully designed and implemented ServiceNow integration.
• Architecture and operational documentation.
• Knowledge-transfer and handover materials. ?
• Senior Security Architecture experience
• Deep Qualys VMDR expertise
• OT/ICS Security knowledge
• ServiceNow integration experience
• Infrastructure Security consulting skills
• Strong project and stakeholder leadership
• Start: ab sofort
• Duration: 2 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: HAMBURG, Deutschland, DE
• Rate: 69-69 EUR/h
• Languages: German, English