Vulnerability/Threat Management specialists are essential in protecting an organization's IT systems. The main responsibility is to identify, evaluate, and reduce security risks through regular vulnerability scans and threat analysis.
Responsibilities:
Implement and manage enterprise vulnerability management solutions, focusing on Tenable and Qualys platforms.
Design and execute regular vulnerability scanning programs across the organization's infrastructure.
Analyze and validate scanning results to eliminate false positives and identify critical vulnerabilities.
Develop and maintain vulnerability assessment procedures and documentation.
Create and distribute vulnerability reports to stakeholders and technical teams.
Coordinate with IT teams to ensure proper remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
Track remediation progress and maintain vulnerability metrics.
Perform trend analysis to identify recurring security issues and recommend permanent solutions.
Configure and optimize scanning tools to minimize impact on business operations.
Develop and maintain vulnerability management policies and procedures.
Participate in the evaluation and testing of new security tools and technologies.
Create and maintain dashboards for tracking vulnerability metrics and KPIs.
Conduct asset discovery and maintain accurate asset inventory.
Assist in preparing compliance reports for various security standards.
Support security audits and assessments.
Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation to system owners.
Collaborate with security teams to integrate vulnerability data with other security tools.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the vulnerability management program.
Participate in incident response activities related to vulnerable systems.
Maintain awareness of emerging security vulnerabilities and threats.