Vuls Management , Scanning and Remediation

Vulnerability Management Lead (L3) – Job Description Job Title: Vulnerability Management Lead / Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer (L3) Experience: 7-12+ Years Department: Cyber Security / Security Operations / Cyber Defense Reports To: Security Operations Manager / Cyber Security Manager Role Summary The Vulnerability Management Lead (L3) is responsible for leading enterprise-wide vulnerability management programs, vulnerability assessments, risk prioritization, remediation governance, exposure management, and cybersecurity risk reduction initiatives across on-premises, cloud, endpoint, network, server, database, and application environments. The role serves as the highest technical escalation point for vulnerability management operations and works closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, SOC, Security Architecture, and Compliance teams. Key Responsibilities Vulnerability Management Program Ownership Lead enterprise vulnerability management lifecycle. Define vulnerability management strategy, policies, and standards. Establish vulnerability SLAs and remediation governance. Drive risk reduction initiatives across the organization. Develop vulnerability management maturity roadmap. Present cybersecurity risk posture to leadership teams. Vulnerability Assessment & Scanning Manage enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms. Conduct authenticated and unauthenticated scans. Perform internal and external vulnerability assessments. Assess servers, endpoints, network devices, databases, cloud workloads, and applications. Validate critical and high-risk vulnerabilities. Scanning Technologies Tenable Nessus Tenable Security Center Tenable.io Qualys VMDR Rapid7 InsightVM Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management OpenVAS Nexpose Risk Analysis & Prioritization Perform vulnerability triage and risk assessment. Prioritize remediation based on: CVSS Score Exploit Availability Business Impact Threat Intelligence Asset Criticality Regulatory Impact Identify vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. Maintain enterprise risk register. Frameworks CVSS 3.x/4.0 MITRE ATT&CK MITRE CVE CIS Benchmarks NIST Cybersecurity Framework OWASP Remediation Governance Coordinate remediation activities across technology teams. Track vulnerability closure and SLA compliance. Conduct remediation reviews and validation testing. Manage exception and risk acceptance processes. Escalate overdue critical vulnerabilities to leadership. Supported Technology Domains Windows Servers Linux Servers VMware Citrix Databases Network Devices Cloud Platforms Endpoints Cloud Vulnerability Management AWS AWS Inspector Security Hub GuardDuty Config IAM Security Assessment Azure Defender for Cloud Azure Security Center Microsoft Defender Suite Azure Policy Entra ID Security Containers & Kubernetes AKS EKS Docker Kubernetes Security Container Image Scanning Exposure Management & Threat Intelligence Correlate vulnerabilities with active threat intelligence. Identify exploited vulnerabilities and attack paths. Support threat-informed vulnerability prioritization. Perform attack surface assessments. Support cyber threat hunting initiatives. Technologies Threat Intelligence Platforms Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence Recorded Future Mandiant Threat Intelligence MITRE ATT&CK Security Reporting & Metrics Develop executive vulnerability dashboards. Track vulnerability KPIs and KRIs. Report remediation trends and compliance posture. Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly executive reports. Key Metrics Vulnerability Closure Rate Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR) SLA Compliance Critical Vulnerability Exposure Reopened Vulnerabilities Risk Reduction Percentage Automation & Integration Automate vulnerability management processes. Integrate scanners with: ServiceNow Jira SIEM CMDB Threat Intelligence Platforms Build automated remediation workflows. Develop scripts using PowerShell and Python. Automation Skills PowerShell Python REST APIs ServiceNow Integration Terraform Ansible Security Compliance & Audit Support: ISO 27001 NIST PCI-DSS SOC2 HIPAA GDPR Lead vulnerability remediation evidence collection. Support internal and external audits. Conduct security control assessments. Required Technical Skills Vulnerability Management Platforms Qualys VMDR Tenable Nessus Tenable Security Center Rapid7 InsightVM Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Operating Systems Windows Server Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) Unix Infrastructure Technologies Active Directory VMware Citrix Storage Systems Network Devices Security Technologies EDR/XDR Platforms SIEM Solutions Threat Intelligence Endpoint Security Patch Management Solutions Cloud Platforms Microsoft Azure AWS Hybrid Cloud Environments Preferred Certifications Security Certifications CISSP CISM GIAC Vulnerability Assessment (GVA) GSEC CEH CompTIA Security+ Vendor Certifications Qualys Certified Specialist Tenable Certified Operator Microsoft SC-200 Microsoft AZ-500 AWS Security Specialty Leadership & Soft Skills Vulnerability Governance Executive Reporting Stakeholder Management Risk Management Program Leadership Audit Management Team Mentoring Vendor Coordination Communication & Presentation Skills Ideal Candidate Profile A senior cybersecurity professional with 7-12+ years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, Security Operations, and Infrastructure Security, with strong expertise in: Qualys VMDR / Tenable / Rapid7 Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Vulnerability Scanning & Validation Remediation Governance Windows, Linux, VMware & Cloud Security AWS Inspector & Azure Defender for Cloud ServiceNow & CMDB Integration Threat Intelligence-Based Prioritization Executive Dashboarding & KPI Reporting Security Compliance & Audit Support Key Deliverables Expected from an L3 Lead Reduce critical vulnerabilities within SLA targets. Improve enterprise vulnerability compliance above 95%. Establish risk-based vulnerability prioritization. Automate scan-to-remediation workflows. Provide executive-level cyber risk visibility. Lead enterprise exposure management and vulnerability governance programs. Vulnerability Management Lead (L3) – Job Description Job Title: Vulnerability Management Lead / Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer (L3) Experience: 7-12+ Years Department: Cyber Security / Security Operations / Cyber Defense Reports To: Security Operations Manager / Cyber Security Manager Role Summary The Vulnerability Management Lead (L3) is responsible for leading enterprise-wide vulnerability management programs, vulnerability assessments, risk prioritization, remediation governance, exposure management, and cybersecurity risk reduction initiatives across on-premises, cloud, endpoint, network, server, database, and application environments. The role serves as the highest technical escalation point for vulnerability management operations and works closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, SOC, Security Architecture, and Compliance teams. Key Responsibilities Vulnerability Management Program Ownership Lead enterprise vulnerability management lifecycle. Define vulnerability management strategy, policies, and standards. Establish vulnerability SLAs and remediation governance. Drive risk reduction initiatives across the organization. Develop vulnerability management maturity roadmap. Present cybersecurity risk posture to leadership teams. Vulnerability Assessment & Scanning Manage enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms. Conduct authenticated and unauthenticated scans. Perform internal and external vulnerability assessments. Assess servers, endpoints, network devices, databases, cloud workloads, and applications. Validate critical and high-risk vulnerabilities. Scanning Technologies Tenable Nessus Tenable Security Center Tenable.io Qualys VMDR Rapid7 InsightVM Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management OpenVAS Nexpose Risk Analysis & Prioritization Perform vulnerability triage and risk assessment. Prioritize remediation based on: CVSS Score Exploit Availability Business Impact Threat Intelligence Asset Criticality Regulatory Impact Identify vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. Maintain enterprise risk register. Frameworks CVSS 3.x/4.0 MITRE ATT&CK MITRE CVE CIS Benchmarks NIST Cybersecurity Framework OWASP Remediation Governance Coordinate remediation activities across technology teams. Track vulnerability closure and SLA compliance. Conduct remediation reviews and validation testing. Manage exception and risk acceptance processes. Escalate overdue critical vulnerabilities to leadership. Supported Technology Domains Windows Servers Linux Servers VMware Citrix Databases Network Devices Cloud Platforms Endpoints Cloud Vulnerability Management AWS AWS Inspector Security Hub GuardDuty Config IAM Security Assessment Azure Defender for Cloud Azure Security Center Microsoft Defender Suite Azure Policy Entra ID Security Containers & Kubernetes AKS EKS Docker Kubernetes Security Container Image Scanning Exposure Management & Threat Intelligence Correlate vulnerabilities with active threat intelligence. Identify exploited vulnerabilities and attack paths. Support threat-informed vulnerability prioritization. Perform attack surface assessments. Support cyber threat hunting initiatives. Technologies Threat Intelligence Platforms Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence Recorded Future Mandiant Threat Intelligence MITRE ATT&CK Security Reporting & Metrics Develop executive vulnerability dashboards. Track vulnerability KPIs and KRIs. Report remediation trends and compliance posture. Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly executive reports. Key Metrics Vulnerability Closure Rate Mean Time to Remediate (MTTR) SLA Compliance Critical Vulnerability Exposure Reopened Vulnerabilities Risk Reduction Percentage Automation & Integration Automate vulnerability management processes. Integrate scanners with: ServiceNow Jira SIEM CMDB Threat Intelligence Platforms Build automated remediation workflows. Develop scripts using PowerShell and Python. Automation Skills PowerShell Python REST APIs ServiceNow Integration Terraform Ansible Security Compliance & Audit Support: ISO 27001 NIST PCI-DSS SOC2 HIPAA GDPR Lead vulnerability remediation evidence collection. Support internal and external audits. Conduct security control assessments. Required Technical Skills Vulnerability Management Platforms Qualys VMDR Tenable Nessus Tenable Security Center Rapid7 InsightVM Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Operating Systems Windows Server Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) Unix Infrastructure Technologies Active Directory VMware Citrix Storage Systems Network Devices Security Technologies EDR/XDR Platforms SIEM Solutions Threat Intelligence Endpoint Security Patch Management Solutions Cloud Platforms Microsoft Azure AWS Hybrid Cloud Environments Preferred Certifications Security Certifications CISSP CISM GIAC Vulnerability Assessment (GVA) GSEC CEH CompTIA Security+ Vendor Certifications Qualys Certified Specialist Tenable Certified Operator Microsoft SC-200 Microsoft AZ-500 AWS Security Specialty Leadership & Soft Skills Vulnerability Governance Executive Reporting Stakeholder Management Risk Management Program Leadership Audit Management Team Mentoring Vendor Coordination Communication & Presentation Skills Ideal Candidate Profile A senior cybersecurity professional with 7-12+ years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, Security Operations, and Infrastructure Security, with strong expertise in: Qualys VMDR / Tenable / Rapid7 Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Vulnerability Scanning & Validation Remediation Governance Windows, Linux, VMware & Cloud Security AWS Inspector & Azure Defender for Cloud ServiceNow & CMDB Integration Threat Intelligence-Based Prioritization Executive Dashboarding & KPI Reporting Security Compliance & Audit Support Key Deliverables Expected from an L3 Lead Reduce critical vulnerabilities within SLA targets. Improve enterprise vulnerability compliance above 95%. Establish risk-based vulnerability prioritization. Automate scan-to-remediation workflows. Provide executive-level cyber risk visibility. Lead enterprise exposure management and vulnerability governance programs.