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Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer

Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer

CompunnelIrving, TX, United States
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer

Texas, Irving

10 / 21 / 2025

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Job Description : Job Summary :

The Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer is responsible for managing and enhancing the organizations vulnerability management program to strengthen enterprise-wide security posture. This role involves identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and coordinating remediation efforts for vulnerabilities across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with vulnerability management tools, a strong technical background in security and compliance, and the ability to communicate risk effectively to both technical and executive audiences.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Configure and maintain vulnerability management platforms such as Nucleus Security, Rapid7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, ServiceNow, or BitSight.
  • Identify, assess, and prioritize security vulnerabilities across diverse IT environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate remediation efforts and ensure timely mitigation of security risks.
  • Develop and optimize automated workflows for vulnerability tracking, reporting, and remediation.
  • Prepare and present detailed reports to executive leadership, translating technical findings into business risks and recommendations.
  • Participate in incident response activities during exploitation events and partner with threat intelligence teams to track emerging vulnerabilities and attack trends.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to audit readiness efforts.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve vulnerability management processes and controls.
  • Support integration of vulnerability data with other security systems and tools for holistic visibility.

Required Skills :

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in vulnerability management across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
  • Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), networking protocols, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Proficiency in using vulnerability management and security tools such as Nucleus Security, Rapid7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, ServiceNow, or BitSight.
  • Experience with web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and application security testing.
  • Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and risk management practices.
  • Proven ability to design and implement process automation for vulnerability tracking and reporting.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Cloud security expertise and familiarity with emerging cloud threats.
  • Experience managing security projects, including integrations and process improvements.
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM.
  • Working knowledge of Regex for automation and data parsing.
  • Basic SQL skills for querying and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with the Purdue Network Model (PERA) for ICS network segmentation.
  • Education :

    Bachelors degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

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