Serve as the strategic leader for enterprise-wide patching and vulnerability management initiatives across hybrid infrastructure environments, including on-premises systems and AWS cloud platforms. Partner closely with infrastructure, platform engineering, and security teams to strengthen the organization's cyber resilience, accelerate remediation efforts, and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation programs across server, network, and cloud environments, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent execution.
- Design and enhance workflows, automation strategies, and governance frameworks that improve vulnerability management effectiveness and streamline operations.
- Drive integration and optimization of security technologies, including Qualys and ServiceNow Security Vulnerability Response (SVR), to increase visibility, tracking, and remediation efficiency.
- Develop and mature patching strategies that support rapid, risk-based vulnerability remediation while maintaining stability in highly available, 24/7 production environments.
- Provide technical leadership across both traditional infrastructure and AWS cloud ecosystems, establishing consistent security and patching standards across all platforms.
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and innovation to reduce remediation timelines and strengthen overall operational security posture.
- Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and a culture of security-focused operations.
Core Expertise:
- Vulnerability Management & Risk-Based Remediation
- Enterprise Patch Lifecycle Management
- Hybrid Infrastructure Security (On-Premises & AWS)
- Qualys Vulnerability Management
- ServiceNow Security Vulnerability Response (SVR)
- Zero-Day & Critical Vulnerability Response
- Security Automation & Workflow Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in vulnerability management, patch management, IT operations, or cybersecurity.
- Strong background in server, network, and cloud administration with expertise in securing complex hybrid environments.
- Proven success leading enterprise remediation efforts and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, ITIL, or related credentials preferred.