vulnerability scanning jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-27, vulnerability scanning appears in 32 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Security Engineer roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-27
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Frequently asked questions about vulnerability scanning
+Is vulnerability scanning in demand in 2026?
Yes. vulnerability scanning appears in 32 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27. It is most often required for Security Engineer roles (12% of Security Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require vulnerability scanning?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27, the job titles most likely to require vulnerability scanning are Security Engineer (12% of postings list vulnerability scanning), Software Engineer (9% of postings list vulnerability scanning), Application Security Engineer (6% of postings list vulnerability scanning).
+What skills are commonly paired with vulnerability scanning?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-27), vulnerability scanning most often appears alongside penetration testing, Python, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SIEM.
+Where is vulnerability scanning most in demand?
As of 2026-08-27, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring vulnerability scanning are Annapolis, San Carlos, Arlington, Atlanta, Dublin, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring vulnerability scanning — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require vulnerability scanning
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer | 4 | 12.5% |
| Software Engineer | 3 | 9.4% |
| Application Security Engineer | 2 | 6.2% |
| Cybersecurity Engineer | 2 | 6.2% |
| DevSecOps Engineer | 2 | 6.2% |
| Security Operations Engineer | 2 | 6.2% |
| Applied AI Engineer | 1 | 3.1% |
| CTO Manager | 1 | 3.1% |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | 1 | 3.1% |
| Cybersecurity Tools Administrator | 1 | 3.1% |
Top metros hiring for vulnerability scanning
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis | 2 | 6.3% |
| San Carlos | 2 | 6.3% |
| Arlington | 1 | 3.1% |
| Atlanta | 1 | 3.1% |
| Dublin | 1 | 3.1% |
| Fort Meade | 1 | 3.1% |
| Hyderabad | 1 | 3.1% |
| Irvine | 1 | 3.1% |
| London | 1 | 3.1% |
Skills commonly paired with vulnerability scanning
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-27. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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