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Amtis

Vulnerability Manager

Birmingham, AL · Hybrid

... Management & Analysis Lead the endtoend vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, scanning, validation, prioritisation, reporting, and remediation tracking. Operate and optimise ...

Healthcare

Sr Vulnerability Management Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$114K - $157K/yr

Lead and operate enterprise vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Qualys, Tenable or equivalent) Ensure accurate, consistent, and scalable scanning coverage across on-prem and various cloud ...

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How much do vulnerability management lead jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for vulnerability management lead in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Vulnerability Management Lead position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vulnerability Management Lead, you need deep knowledge in cybersecurity practices, vulnerability assessment methodologies, and a strong background in IT systems or network administration, typically backed by a relevant degree and industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+. Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7, and experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems are highly valued. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help in leading teams, interpreting complex risks, and collaborating with cross-functional partners. These abilities are vital for identifying threats, driving remediation efforts, and maintaining the organization’s overall security posture.

What are the main challenges faced by Vulnerability Management Leads in their day-to-day responsibilities?

Vulnerability Management Leads often face the challenge of prioritizing numerous security risks across diverse systems while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. They must stay current with the rapidly evolving threat landscape and often coordinate across multiple departments to implement remediation plans effectively. Another common hurdle is balancing technical requirements with organizational constraints, such as resource limitations and compliance demands. Successfully navigating these challenges requires strong problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to clearly communicate risk and urgency to both technical teams and executive leadership.

What is a Vulnerability Management Lead job?

A Vulnerability Management Lead is responsible for overseeing an organization's vulnerability management program. They identify, assess, and prioritize security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications. This role involves coordinating with IT and security teams to remediate risks and ensure compliance with security policies and regulations. They also develop strategies, processes, and tools to enhance the organization's security posture. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate risks effectively to stakeholders.

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Vulnerability Management (Rapid 7 Consultant)

Vulnerability Management (Rapid 7 Consultant)

Noblesoft Technologies

Morrisville, NC • On-site

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago

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Role: Vulnerability Management (Rapid 7 Consultant)

Location: - Morrisville, NC
 

Job description:

Qualification: Candidate should be CS/IT graduate preferably B. E/ B. Tech/ MCA or equivalent in computer science/IT stream.

Mandatory Requirement:  In depth knowledge of Rapid 7 vulnerability management tool. Understanding of Rapid 7 dashboards, limitations of tools, Rapid 7 data warehouse & SQL queries etc. must have done Sr. customer facing consultant and lead role in past.

Experience:

  • Hands on experience on vulnerability remediation in multi-vendor/multi tool/ hybrid cloud environment.
  • Candidates should have experience of 8+ years on Vulnerability Management for international customer environments with Rapid 7 as primary tool.

Requirements

  1. Should have great communication and leadership skills. Ability to interact effectively with different level of stakeholders to govern vulnerability management area effectively.
  2. Should have good knowledge of information security areas as Vulnerability Management Lifecycle, Risk Management, Policy Compliance etc.
  3. Good understanding of information security related fields, including security implementation, security operations, and security policy and technology administration
  4. Should possess good understanding of assets, threats and vulnerabilities and their correlation in an organization
  5. Should have experience of Vulnerability Management tool like Rapid 7, Qualys, Nessus, Tenable, MS Defender etc.
  6. Should be able to govern vulnerability remediation lifecycle
  7. Should have leadership qualities to handle a team of professionals
  8. Experience in governance of vulnerability backlog remediation
  9. Experience on vulnerability prioritization platforms like RiskSense/ Kenna would be a plus
  10. Knowledge of SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls and NIST Vulnerability Database (CVE)
  11. Should be able to collect feedback and analyze weak areas and present the same to management  
  12. Should be able to collect gaps in vulnerability management processes and provide optimization recommendations to customer.

Tasks/Duties

  • Performing evaluation of the deployed tool environment
  • Able to identify and suggest vulnerability management tool related architectural best practices
  • Should have working experience on deployment of scanners/cloud agents for scanning tools like Rapid 7, Qualys, Tenable, MS Defender etc.
  • Should have working experience on configuring the vulnerability management tool including scanning profiles, policy compliance templates, scanning schedules etc.
  • Able to develop vulnerability management tool architecture
  • Analyze, Interpret and prioritize vulnerability scan results into remediation actions
  • Improve and mature the vulnerability management process
  • Handle vulnerability remediation governance process
  • Provide recommendations on the emerging security threats to client
  • Provide recommendations on emerging tools complimenting the vulnerability management landscape

Soft Skills:

  • Must be from global support/ practice background
  • Motivated to complete tasks and projects
  • Strong MS Office, documentation, communication, and presentation skills