Vulnerability Management Strategist

Job Title: Vulnerability Management Strategist Location: 100% Remote Duration: 3 month contract and will extend longer term

Scope of Work:

• Define Ownership: Collaborate with application teams to establish application and system ownership.
• CMDB Maintenance: Ensure the CMDB/system of record has accurate asset ownership details.
• Process Improvement: Develop better processes for managing vulnerabilities linked to asset ownership.
• Security Collaboration: Work with the security team to understand and address vulnerabilities.
• Education and Remediation: Educate application teams on vulnerabilities and drive remediation efforts.
• Adapt to Changes: Update processes to accommodate cloud migrations and new technologies.

Technical Details:

• Initial Focus: Start with server-class systems (both virtual and physical) and link applications to system ownership.
• Long-term Goal: Expand to include all software and cloud assets.
• Vulnerability Management: Use the vulnerability management program to enhance asset management.
• ServiceNow Integration: Interface with the ServiceNow platform for CMDB and other tools.
• Strategic Approach: Define ownership in a complex, distributed environment.
• Security Knowledge: Helpful but not essential for core asset management tasks

Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vulnerability Management Strategist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for vulnerability management, with a focus on reducing the backlog of vulnerability patches.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute a strategy for effective vulnerability management.
2. Prioritize and determine the order of patches to be applied.
3. Create and manage a resource strategy to ensure timely completion of patching activities.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of the vulnerability management strategy.
5. Monitor and report on the progress of vulnerability management efforts.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience in vulnerability management and cybersecurity.
2. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
5. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

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