Vulnerability Management Specialist

Company: Open Systems Technologies
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Vulnerability Management SpecialistA financial firm is seeking a Vulnerability Management Specialist in Iselin, NJ or NYC.Compensation: $105-110kResponsibilities:

• Develop and implement the firm's IT Strategy in collaboration with IT teams, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Research and evaluate new security products and services to ensure the firm is equipped with industry best tools and solutions.
• Operate controls related to SIEM, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Protection, especially focusing on cloud deployments.
• Conduct IT Security risk assessments for high-impact projects, defining controls to mitigate risks impacting technology architectures, service providers, and partners.
• Review and update IT Security procedures to reflect best practices and address emerging threats.
• Manage IT Security Monitoring and Response, addressing FRB and Internal Audit findings with timely resolutions.
• Maintain relationships with third-party IT security vendors and strategic partners.Vulnerability Identification:
  • Use automated tools to perform regular scans on networks, applications, and endpoints.
  • Stay updated with vulnerability databases (e.g., CVE) and emerging threats to identify new vulnerabilities.Vulnerability Assessment:
    • Assign severity ratings to vulnerabilities using frameworks like CVSS.
    • Assess the potential impact of vulnerabilities on the business, including exploitation likelihood, data loss, and operational disruption.Vulnerability Remediation:
      • Coordinate patch management with IT and development teams to apply updates.
      • Implement configuration changes to reduce vulnerability exposure where applicable.Qualifications:
      • Experience with virtualized and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Office 365.
      • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
      • Experience conducting vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
      • Ability to analyze vulnerabilities, assess impact, and recommend mitigation strategies.
      • Coordinate patch management using tools like WSUS, SCCM, or Ansible.
      • Assist in security incident investigations and provide vulnerability mitigation expertise.
      • Generate detailed vulnerability reports and communicate findings effectively.
      • Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
      • Develop and maintain vulnerability management policies, procedures, and response plans.
      • Participate in continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes.
        • Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC GSEC, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GREM, GCFR, or equivalent are preferred.
        • Knowledge of incident handling frameworks such as ISO 27035, SANS, NIST SP 800-61, CERT, ENISA.
        • Experience with scripting and automation tools like Python, PowerShell, and familiarity with operating systems and configuration management tools like VMware, Puppet, Chef, or Ansible is desirable.
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