Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Vulnerability Management Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security vulnerabilities within our applications. This role involves working closely with various departments to ensure the security and integrity of our IT environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses.
- Risk Evaluation: Evaluate the severity of vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts based on risk assessment.
- Remediation Coordination: Collaborate with application owners, developers, and IT operations to develop and implement remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor the application environment for new vulnerabilities and provide regular reports on the status of vulnerability management efforts.
- Training and Awareness: Provide training and awareness programs to educate staff on application security best practices and vulnerability management processes.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations, such as NIST, CISA, and internal security policies.
Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in application security, vulnerability management, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Rapid7), and familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CISA).
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or OSCP are preferred.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships with colleagues across different departments.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools and external attack surface management.
- Knowledge of breach attack simulation and configuration auditing.
- Familiarity with application security testing methodologies, including Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Static Application Security Testing (SAST).
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $100,000 - $130,000.
