AppFolio

Vulnerability Management Specialist

AppFolio • $104K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications (GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CISSP, CISM, OSCP)
  • Project management certifications (CAPM, PMP) preferred
  • 2-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role focusing on Vulnerability Management or similar
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby or Python

Responsibilities

  • Validate, prioritize, communicate, and track vulnerabilities
  • Respond to emerging threats and security events
  • Ensure compliance with vulnerability management policies
  • Drive adoption of industry best practices
  • Streamline vulnerability management processes using AI and automation
  • Build trust with customers through an effective vulnerability management program

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package
  • Regular full-time employee benefits
Full Job Description
Description

As a Vulnerability Management Specialist, you will contribute to security initiatives and work on high-impact projects as a member of the security engineering team. You will provide expertise and support to your team members in your areas of strength. Staying abreast of industry trends and technology is key to this role, and you will actively seek to continue to develop your skills and competencies with our support.

Success in this role requires a strong passion for computer, network, and application security. Experience in vulnerability management at a Software-as-a-Service company is preferred.

Your impact
  • You will validate, prioritize, communicate, and track vulnerabilities to continuously improve the overall security posture of AppFolio technology systems and applications.
  • You will respond to emerging threats and potential security events as 0-day vulnerabilities are released.
  • You will work to ensure compliance with our vulnerability management policies, processes, and procedures, and drive the adoption of emerging industry best practices.
  • You will help streamline the vulnerability management process through the use of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and automation, improving the end-to-end process and reducing the time-to-action for known vulnerabilities.
  • Through an exceptional vulnerability management program, you will build trust and confidence with our customers and partners.


Qualifications
  • BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
  • Cybersecurity-relevant certifications, such as but not limited to GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or OSCP
  • Project management-relevant certifications, such as but not limited to CAPM or PMP


Must have
  • 2-5 years of experience in a related cybersecurity role, preferably with a focus on Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, or Incident Response.
  • Ability to write scripts in Ruby, Python, or other scripting languages
  • Hands-on experience with Vulnerability Management tools such as DefectDojo, Invicti, Wiz, or Cycode.
  • Hands-on experience with manual testing tools, especially validating vulnerabilities
  • Understanding the capabilities and limitations of SAST, DAST, SCA, and pen test tools.
  • Proficiency in various operating systems (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
  • Ability to assess security risks associated with vulnernabilities and prioritize them using existing frameworks like CVSS, accounting for local environmental factors.
  • Strong communication skills and an ability to explain complex security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to maintain strict organization while overseeing complex security findings, applying structured project-style oversight to guide multiple simultaneous vulnerabilities to remediation or risk acceptance.


Nice to Have
  • Hands-on experience with network protocol vulnerabilities
  • Experience identifying and managing vulnerabilities during CI/CD
  • Hands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Hands-on experience with Burp Suite and Tenable or similar
  • Hands-on experience with Metasploit Framework or similar


Compensation & Benefits

The compensation that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $104,000 - $130,000 base pay. The actual compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Please note that compensation is just one aspect of a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The compensation range listed here does not include additional benefits or any discretionary bonuses you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here.

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About AppFolio

AppFolio provides cloud-based property management software that allows property managers and owners to market, automate, and manage tasks related to their properties. The company's software is used in a variety of industries, including real estate, legal, and accounting. AppFolio was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Goleta, California.
Learn more about AppFolio
Size
1,600 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$158.4 million
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$310 million
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