Job ID: 1070
Role Overview
The Cybersecurity / Vulnerability Management Project Lead is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across the enterprise. This remote role requires a blend of technical expertise in vulnerability scanning tools and high-level project management skills to ensure the security posture of the organization remains robust against emerging threats. As we move into 2026, the complexity of cyber threats continues to evolve, requiring a lead who is both proactive and strategic in their approach to risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement risk-based mitigation strategies for complex networks, operating systems, and diverse applications.
- Compile and track vulnerabilities and mitigation results to quantify program effectiveness and report to senior leadership.
- Create and maintain comprehensive vulnerability management policies, procedures, and training materials for the organization.
- Operate and optimize vulnerability scanning tool sets, specifically Nexpose, Tenable, and Qualys.
- Improve business-wide knowledge and understanding of emerging threats through continuous education and communication.
- Review and analyze vulnerability data to identify trends, patterns, and systemic weaknesses.
- Advise infrastructure and application teams on best practices for reduction and remediation of security risks.
- Engage with security partners to provide remediation guidance and ensure timely completion of security tasks.
- Manage project lifecycles including resource planning, quality management, and procurement management.
- Be objective in setting and assessing work, ensuring team buy-in and accountability across distributed departments.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Vulnerability Management and Vulnerability Analysis within a large-scale enterprise environment.
- Proven track record in Cyber Security leadership roles with a focus on project delivery.
- Hands-on experience with Qualys, Nexpose, and Tenable scanning platforms is mandatory.
- Strong Project Management background with experience in risk, communications, and procurement management.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between technical security teams and business stakeholders.
Technical Environment and Tooling
The successful candidate will operate within a sophisticated technical ecosystem. You will be expected to have deep technical proficiency with industry-standard vulnerability assessment tools. Specifically, expertise in Qualys for cloud and asset management, Tenable for comprehensive network visibility, and Nexpose for real-time vulnerability exposure analytics is required. You will not only run these tools but also interpret the complex data they produce, filtering out noise to focus on high-priority risks that could impact the business’s operational integrity. This role involves deep-dive analysis into vulnerability data to identify underlying trends that could indicate broader systemic issues within the infrastructure.
Strategic Vision and Leadership
Beyond the technical aspects, this role demands a strategic visionary. You will be tasked with looking ahead at the threat landscape, anticipating how new technologies might exploit existing vulnerabilities. You will lead the team in developing proactive defense mechanisms and ensuring that the organization’s security policies are not just reactive, but predictive. Your leadership will be measured by the reduction in the organization’s overall risk score and the speed with which critical vulnerabilities are remediated across the global infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the team remains motivated and aligned with the broader corporate security objectives.
Remote Work and Collaboration
This position is 100% remote, allowing for a flexible work-life balance while contributing to a high-impact security team. Candidates must be self-motivated and capable of managing their time effectively in a distributed environment. You will utilize modern collaboration tools to stay connected with your team and stakeholders across various time zones. Regular virtual meetings and project updates will be a standard part of the workflow to ensure transparency and progress tracking.
Special Requirements
Immediate Interview
Compensation & Location
Salary: $145,000 – $195,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Remote
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Excelon Solutions
Email: shoab@excelonsolutions.com
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