Security LEAD (Vulnerability Management)

InstantServe LLC

• $90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Houston, TX
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity or vulnerability management
  • Strong understanding of NIST guidelines and risk management frameworks
  • Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools and security assessments
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Experience with remediation tracking and reporting systems
  • Knowledge of risk classification methodologies
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and management

Responsibilities

  • Review existing vulnerability data from scans and assessments
  • Establish and maintain a centralized vulnerability baseline
  • Categorize and prioritize vulnerabilities based on various factors
  • Coordinate remediation efforts with system and application owners
  • Communicate expectations and timelines to stakeholders
  • Track remediation progress and identify blockers
  • Generate regular status reports on vulnerability status and trends

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work environment
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Access to cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

1. Vulnerability Inventory & Baseline Establishment
  • Review existing vulnerability data from scans, assessments, and security tools
  • Establish and maintain a centralized vulnerability baseline
  • Develop and document risk-based remediation timelines, considering vulnerability aging and current risk posture

2. Risk Classification & Prioritization
  • Categorize and prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, risk level, and operational impact
  • Ensure alignment with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines
  • Validate that remediation timelines align with Agency-defined SLAs for each risk category

3. Remediation Coordination & Communication
  • Coordinate remediation efforts with system, server, and application owners
  • Communicate clear expectations, timelines, and risk context to stakeholders
  • Track remediation progress and identify dependencies, blockers, and delays
  • Escalate critical, high-risk, or overdue vulnerabilities in accordance with Agency governance processes

4. Tracking, Metrics & Reporting
  • Maintain continuous tracking of vulnerability remediation activities
  • Generate regular status reports, including:
    • Vulnerability status (open vs. closed)
    • Aging and risk trends
    • Remediation performance metrics

5. Validation & Closure
  • Validate remediation through scan results and supporting evidence
  • Confirm closure of vulnerabilities within tracking systems
  • Ensure unresolved vulnerabilities are formally documented with approved risk acceptance or exception records, per Agency policy

6. Program Improvement Support
  • Identify process gaps, systemic issues, and control weaknesses
  • Recommend improvements to enhance remediation efficiency, governance, and accountability
  • Ensure alignment with NIST standards and Agency policies


Additional Information

* Ladders Estimates

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