We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vulnerability Management Specialist to join our SecOps team. The Vulnerability Management Specialist will be responsible for conducting regular vulnerability assessments, analysing scan results, prioritizing vulnerabilities, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to remediate identified security weaknesses. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in vulnerability, hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Your key tasks
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and scans across systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
- Analyse scan results and prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, potential impact, and exploitability.
- Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders to remediate identified vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain vulnerability management processes, procedures, and documentation.
- Monitor industry sources for emerging threats and vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact on the organization.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to improve security posture and mitigate risks associated with identified vulnerabilities.
- Participate in incident response activities as needed, particularly in assessing the impact of vulnerabilities exploited during security incidents.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including technical teams, management, and external auditors, to provide updates on vulnerability management activities and findings.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and best practices in vulnerability management and cybersecurity.
