Vulnerability Management Team Lead NIH
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Job Location:
Rockville, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Vulnerability Management Team Lead
Overview
cFocus Software is seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Team Lead to oversee the development execution and continuous improvement of a comprehensive vulnerability management program for a federal agency. The Team Lead will coordinate and guide technical staff in identifying assessing prioritizing and remediating vulnerabilities across enterprise systems. This position requires demonstrated expertise in vulnerability scanning tools secure IT operations and leadership in cybersecurity program management within a federal environment.This is a full-time position that may require on-site support at federal agency locations in the Washington D.C. metro area. Some telework flexibility may be available depending on mission requirements.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher-level security clearance as required by the agency.
Responsibilities
The Vulnerability Management Team Lead shall perform duties that include but are not limited to:- Lead and manage the vulnerability management team to ensure continuous identification and mitigation of system vulnerabilities.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive vulnerability management program including policies procedures and workflows for identification assessment and prioritization.
- Coordinate the use of vulnerability scanning tools to monitor system weaknesses and track remediation progress.
- Provide actionable insights into vulnerability trends to guide enhancements to the organizations cybersecurity posture.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) performance metrics and reporting mechanisms aligned with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate with system administrators developers and cybersecurity engineers to ensure timely remediation of findings.
- Oversee POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones) resolution and support incident response and continuous monitoring activities.
- Engage with Federal leadership Cybersecurity Operations Centers (CSOC) and compliance offices to ensure alignment with federal policies and standards.
- Produce detailed reports dashboards and executive briefings to communicate risk status trends and mitigation strategies.
- Continuously evaluate and improve vulnerability management tools processes and automation to enhance effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrable credentials reflecting knowledge skills and experience coordinating teams and utilizing vulnerability scanning tools.
- Experience developing strategies to reduce an organizations overall attack surface and improve its security posture.
- Strong technical background in IT with a fundamental understanding of vulnerability management principles.
- Experience developing and executing comprehensive vulnerability management programs including policies and procedures for vulnerability identification assessment and prioritization.
- Ability to lead and mentor vulnerability management teams coordinating daily tasks and resources.
- Strong background in secure IT operations and management of endpoints infrastructure and platforms.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying and addressing security issues.
- Demonstrated leadership in incident response POA&M resolution and continuous monitoring.
- Experience developing SOPs performance metrics and reporting mechanisms aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
- Proven experience engaging with Federal leadership Cybersecurity Operations Centers (CSOC) and compliance offices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing vulnerability management programs for DHS or other federal agencies.
- Familiarity with tools such as Tenable Qualys Rapid7 or similar enterprise vulnerability management platforms.
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 FISMA and other federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Experience integrating vulnerability management with SIEM SOC or CM dashboards.
- Strong leadership communication and reporting skills for interfacing with senior stakeholders.
About cFocus Software
cFocus Software Incorporated provides cybersecurity cloud and enterprise IT services to the federal government. Our team of experts delivers innovative solutions that protect critical assets and enable mission success.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
cFocus Software Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Required Experience:
Senior IC
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