Senior Lead- Vulnerability Management

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Summary

The Senior Lead for Vulnerability Management will oversee the organization's vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation strategy. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing zero-day responses, and reporting on security risks using tools like Tenable, Qualys, or Microsoft Defender.

  • Lead the organization's Vulnerability Management program and strategy.
  • Oversee vulnerability scanning, assessment, prioritization, and remediation activities.
  • Monitor remediation progress and enforce agreed SLAs.
  • Coordinate with IT, Cloud, Infrastructure, Application, and Security teams to address vulnerabilities.
  • Manage critical and zero-day vulnerability response activities.
  • Develop KPIs, dashboards, and executive reports on vulnerability risk and remediation status.
  • Support audits, compliance assessments, and cybersecurity governance requirements.
  • Lead and mentor the Vulnerability Management team and manage relevant vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.

8+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 4+ years in Vulnerability Management or Security Operations.

Hands-on experience with Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, or similar tools.

Strong understanding of vulnerability management, risk management, cloud security, and patch management.

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or GIAC.

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