Vulnerability Management Architect

The candidate will support the enterprise-wide Threat Exposure and Vulnerability Management program by operating and managing various vulnerability management tools, perform data analysis, and monitor and track remediation progress of prioritized risks across the computing environment. The candidate will bring expertise and experience to drive operational excellence through problem-solving and application of industry practices with the goal of continuously driving the cybersecurity risks downward.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure and lead operations multiple information security technologies and appliances.

  Act as primary escalation support and consultancy for information security issues.

• Act as a subject matter expert in threat exposure and vulnerability management
• Drive improvements to operational processes and workflows to increase operational effectiveness and reduce overall risk lower
• Maintain operational standards and documentation
• Monitor and track remediation progress across all zones of the computing environment
• Prioritize missing patches, configuration changes and other guidelines to sufficiently address security vulnerabilities and harden the application/system
• Work across teams to develop and define project/program information security metrics & dashboards.
• Recommend, deliver security awareness and training.
• Develop and maintain information security standards, procedures & guidelines and review/approve exceptions. Refine, configure and implement application roles, review and monitor access controls and process routine & emergency system access requests.
• Monitor events, collate and analyze data to assess the environment for information security risk, policy violations, & unusual activity and perform root cause analysis.
• Architect and implement new or updates to security solutions. Provide technical advice to clients and teams on design, installation and maintenance of information security.
• Evaluate on-premise & Cloud services to ensure information and personal information security. Work with other Security Operations and project teams to design, implement and support information security best practices.
• Lead internal and external assessments and audits. Remediate identified issues and implement compensating controls. Assist with information security administration processes and practices violation investigations.
• Monitors and directs contingent workers in the delivery of project and support services. Evaluates contingent worker KPI's and provides timely updates to management. Responsible for approving contingent worker timesheets. Adheres to compliance processes and procedures

Qualifications -

7+ years of experience of leading a vulnerability management function in a large or global enterprise

Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Knowledge of vulnerability management tools and technologies (Tenable, Qualys, etc)

Relevant certifications from ISC2, GIAC/Sans or vendor-specific

Skilled in conducting vulnerability assessments and providing insights or context of the threat and its potential impact to the computing environment

Ability to apply cybersecurity knowledge and experience to the organization's requirements

Extensive experience with Windows or Linux operating systems including knowledge of secure baseline configurations

Understanding and knowledge of server, desktop, databases, cloud services, and network security hardening configuration principles

Experience working in patch management role with deep understanding of process and tools

Knowledge and experience with cloud-related vulnerability management

Familiarity with DevOps (Docker, AWS, microservices, etc)

Knowledge of OT vulnerability management

Ability to work independently and execute strategic operational plans

Strong verbal, written and presentation skills

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$132,000.00 - $181,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.