# Vulnerability Scanning

Skill · Cybersecurity

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/vulnerability-scanning

Vulnerability scanning is the automated process of using software tools (such as Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS) to detect known security weaknesses in networks, servers, and applications. IT security teams run scans regularly to catch missing patches, misconfigurations, and outdated software before attackers can exploit them. It's typically the first, most automatable step in a broader vulnerability management program.

## Vulnerability Scanning in the job market

- Open roles: 3
- Employers hiring: 3
- Last checked: September 13, 2026

## Roles that use Vulnerability Scanning

- [Cybersecurity Threat Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cybersecurity-threat-engineer) — 1
- [Information Security Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/information-security-engineer) — 1

Related skills: [Penetration Testing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/penetration-testing), [Vulnerability Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/vulnerability-management), [Application Security](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/application-security), [Qualys](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/qualys), [Patch Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/patch-management), [DevSecOps](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/devsecops), [Cyber Security Assessment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/cyber-security-assessment), [Network Enumeration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-enumeration), [Security Testing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/security-testing), [Vulnerability Assessments](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/vulnerability-assessments)

## Open roles requiring Vulnerability Scanning (3)

- [Security Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/cf153679-339b-48c8-a542-536977c19540/security-analyst-at-citizens-equity-first-credit-union) at [Citizens Equity First Credit Union](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/citizens-equity-first-credit-union) — Full-time, Peoria, IL, $39 – $46 / hour
- [Information Security Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/099a17a3-f37b-447c-8861-19c33d300188/information-security-engineer-at-intel) at [Intel](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/intel) — Full-time, $89,340 – $175,210
- [Cybersecurity Threat Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e1ad95da-0134-41bf-bbce-b0c80af0b57f/cybersecurity-threat-engineer-at-caa) at [CAA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/caa) — Full-time, Nashville, TN, $111,000 – $133,000