Mckinney, TX, 75069, USA
1 day ago
Vulnerability Management Specialist
Job Description Insight Global's client in the distribution industry is is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vulnerability Management Specialist to join their cybersecurity team. This role is ideal for a contractor with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM ), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Compromise Remediation and Active Directory (AD). The ideal candidate will work with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities across our enterprise infrastructure and systems, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Key Responsibilities: -Vulnerability Management: o Lead the identification, assessment, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across the organizations infrastructure, including networks, servers, endpoints, and applications. o Perform regular vulnerability scans and assessments using industry-standard tools, such as o Collaborate with technical teams to ensure vulnerabilities are appropriately remediated in a timely manner. o Track vulnerability remediation progress, ensuring all vulnerabilities are closed within specified SLAs. -GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance): o Work closely with GRC teams to ensure vulnerability management processes align with overall governance and compliance requirements. o Maintain an understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST, PCI, SOX, etc.) and ensure compliance through vulnerability mitigation efforts. o Document and report vulnerability management activities, findings, and mitigation efforts as required for compliance audits and risk assessments. -Identity and Access Management (IAM): o Work with IAM teams to evaluate and enhance the security of user access controls and identity management systems. o Provide guidance on best practices for managing user roles and privileges to prevent unnecessary access and potential threats. o Assist with the identification and remediation of IAM-related vulnerabilities. -Compromise Remediation: o Participate in incident response activities, especially regarding security compromises, ensuring quick containment and recovery. o Provide expertise in the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities that could lead to or result from system compromise. o Work cross-functionally with security teams to improve post-compromise detection and remediation strategies. -Active Directory (AD) Management: o Utilize AD expertise to assess security risks, manage group policies, user access controls, and auditing procedures. o Assist in remediating vulnerabilities related to AD configuration and permissions, ensuring minimal exposure to security threats. o Conduct regular AD security assessments to ensure compliance with organizational security standards. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. 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Skills and Requirements -3+ years of experience in vulnerability management with a focus on enterprise IT environments. -Strong understanding of Active Directory (AD), including security configurations, user account management, and group policies. -Experience with GRC frameworks, risk management, and compliance requirements. -Hands-on expertise with IAM systems and security controls for user access management. -Strong understanding of Vulnerability Scanning and remediation techniques -Familiarity with Compromise Remediation and incident response procedures. -Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, PCI, SOX, or other industry best practices. -Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. -Experience with scripting or automation tools for vulnerability management (e.g., PowerShell). -PowerBI -Familiarity with cloud security and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.). -Experience with SIEM tools. -Crowdstrike experience null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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