
Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management
Alkami Technology
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $112,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Own and advance the enterprise vulnerability management lifecycle with a focus on scanning, triage, risk scoring, remediation tracking, validation, and continuous improvement
- Leverage and modernize AI systems to automate patches and configuration changes
- Optimize the vulnerability management platform and related tools
- Develop and deliver meaningful metrics and executive reporting
- Communicate vulnerability status, remediation progress, and SLA performance
- Apply a risk-based prioritization model to determine remediation urgency
- Partner cross-functionally to identify, track, and mitigate risks
- Manage scanning exemptions and vulnerability exceptions
- Help improve asset ownership, routing, and reporting coverage
- Drive visibility and remediation of cloud misconfigurations and other cloud-native risks
- Act as a technical leader in vulnerability risk management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years focused on vulnerability management
- SaaS environment experience is required
- Hands-on expertise with vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Wiz, Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Vulcan, Kenna)
- Strong knowledge of vulnerability scoring frameworks (CVSS)
- Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), networking, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with cloud security tools and CSPM/CNAPP platforms such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, or Orca
- Demonstrated ability to track, prioritize, and mitigate risks in partnership with IT, Engineering, SRE, and Compliance teams
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
- unlimited paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- remote-first environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
vulnerability managementrisk scoringremediation trackingcloud securityvulnerability scoring frameworksoperating systemsnetworkingcloud platformsproblem-solvinganalytical skills
Soft Skills
communication skillsinfluencing stakeholderscross-functional collaborationtechnical leadership