Deckers Brands

Lead Security Engineer – Vulnerability Management

Deckers Brands

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: ArizonaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $155,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Architect and lead the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle, ensuring alignment with global security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001/2, and CIS Top 20
  • Lead high-level risk discussions with business and technical stakeholders to transform raw vulnerability data into prioritized, actionable remediation roadmaps
  • Serve as a trusted security advisor to infrastructure and application teams, fostering a culture of shared accountability for security debt and remediation
  • Design and maintain a comprehensive security metrics program using BI tools (e.g., Tableau) to communicate program effectiveness and residual risk to executive leadership
  • Drive the strategic selection, integration, and optimization of advanced security technologies to ensure a future-ready defense against emerging threats
  • Spearhead the use of Python, PowerShell, and API integrations (with tools like CrowdStrike) to automate repetitive workflows and improve the Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR)
  • Own the development and continuous improvement of cybersecurity policies and standards, ensuring they reflect current global threat intelligence and regulatory requirements
  • Perform complex, risk-based assessments of both on-premises and cloud-native services to ensure consistent security controls across a hybrid environment
  • Build and present compelling technical and business cases for security investments, securing buy-in for initiatives that mitigate critical enterprise vulnerabilities

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree, or equivalent experience
  • Security professional certification, such as Global Information Assurance Certifications, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Vulnerability Assessor (CVA), GIAC Enterprise Vulnerability Assessor (GEVA), or other similar credentials, is desired
  • Demonstrated success in architecting, implementing, and scaling enterprise-grade vulnerability management programs from the ground up
  • 7+ years of extensive experience in security vulnerability management, including sophisticated scanning methodologies, risk-based assessment, and complex remediation orchestration
  • Advanced hands-on experience with industry-leading vulnerability management platforms and their integration into the broader security stack
  • Deep understanding of mapping vulnerability remediation to regulatory frameworks and standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC2, and GDPR
  • Proven ability to author and enforce enterprise security policies, standards, and SLAs that drive measurable risk reduction
  • Expert-level skill in developing and presenting high-fidelity security metrics and KPIs to influence executive-level decision-making
  • Advanced knowledge of current and emerging threat vectors, exploit techniques, and the ability to pivot strategies based on the evolving global landscape
  • Strong background in aligning vulnerability data with Incident Response (IR) and Threat Hunting workflows to accelerate containment and recovery
  • Experience serving as a technical lead on large-scale infrastructure and cloud security initiatives, ensuring "secure-by-default" configurations
  • Proficiency with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, CrowdStrike) and scripting/automation languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
  • In-depth understanding of security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO27001/2, CIS Top 20 Controls)
  • Strong knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS)
  • Ability to analyze complex vulnerability data to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights
  • Risk-based assessment capabilities to prioritize and address critical vulnerabilities effectively
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, serving as a trusted advisor
  • Ability to identify gaps in security measures and propose effective solutions
  • Strategic mindset for building business cases and influencing security tool adoption
  • Self-driven with the ability to manage and update cybersecurity policies and standards independently
  • Strategic thinking to contribute to the advancement of the cybersecurity program.
Benefits
  • Competitive Pay and Bonuses
  • Financial Planning and wellbeing
  • Time away from work
  • Extras, discounts and perks
  • Growth and Development
  • Health and Wellness
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
vulnerability managementrisk-based assessmentremediation orchestrationsecurity metricsthreat vectorsexploit techniquesdata analysisincident responsethreat huntingcybersecurity policy development
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagementtrusted advisorself-drivenproblem-solvinginfluencingpresentation skillsaccountability
Certifications
CISSPCVAGEVAGlobal Information Assurance Certifications