Vulnerability Management Engineer
NuHarbor Security
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $122,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CloudCyber SecurityLinux
About the role
- Drive the organization’s vulnerability management efforts
- Identify, prioritize, and mitigate vulnerabilities across client's digital assets
- Assess risk, generate comprehensive reports, and collaborate with technology and security teams for remediation
- Streamline vulnerability management processes and drive security-focused recommendations
- Enhance client’s organization’s security posture with focus on optimization and continuous improvement
- Conduct regular risk assessments to provide clarity on security posture across various assets
- Generate and present reports outlining vulnerabilities, risk scores, and remediation progress
- Analyze threat trends and advise on proactive mitigation measures for emerging threats
- Develop and implement automation for workflows to improve efficiency
- Continuously evaluate and refine processes to ensure efficient delivery of services
- Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders regarding platform capabilities and findings
- Work closely with security, risk, and IT operations teams to align vulnerability management with broader security initiatives
- Mentor junior security team members on vulnerability management best practices
- Ensure vulnerability platform and integrations are maintained and optimized
- Troubleshoot issues within the platform when necessary
- Stay current with the latest trends in vulnerability management
- Participate in evaluating emerging tools and technologies to enhance capabilities
- Use advanced understanding of security technologies to mitigate cyber risks
- Develop recommendations to mature a client’s cybersecurity program
- Participate in 24x7 rotation as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and five (5) or more years in Information Technology
- In lieu of a degree, two (2) years of experience in a related technology field and relevant industry certifications are required
- Three (3) or more years of experience should have been directly supporting vulnerability management
- Strong Linux and Windows proficiency
- Strong understanding of security concepts and operations
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and architecture
- Experience with data visualization tools and strong analytical skills
- A minimum of two (2) years of CrowdStrike Spotlight experience
- Experience implementing, configuring, and managing vulnerability assessment tools including Tenable Nessus, Tenable.SC, Tenable.IO and Tenable NNM/PVS, and CrowdStrike Spotlight
- Experience in analyzing vulnerability scan results and asset data to prioritize remediation activities
- Experience performing vulnerability scanning in operationally sensitive environments
- Experience performing vulnerability scanning in public cloud environments
- Exhibit superior organizational skills to organize, analyze, develop, and deliver detailed reports
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines for project-based tasks
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
Benefits
- Engagement and support of company leadership
- Recognition and rewards for employee commitment
- Growth in career and capabilities
- Collaborative and driven working environment
- Fun and social working environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
vulnerability managementrisk assessmentdata visualizationLinux proficiencyWindows proficiencynetworking conceptsvulnerability assessment toolsCrowdStrike SpotlightTenable NessusTenable.SC
Soft skills
organizational skillsanalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationmentoringcollaborationproactive mitigationreportingoptimizationcontinuous improvement