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Job Summary The Vulnerability Management Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and driving remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization's infrastructure ...

Job Summary The Vulnerability Management Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and driving remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization's infrastructure ...

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Fairfax, VA · On-site

$109K - $147.90K/yr

... Manager - Senior to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support program. This senior role leads enterprise vulnerability management operations ...

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How much do vulnerability manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for vulnerability manager in the United States is $21.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Vulnerability Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vulnerability Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, vulnerability scanning, and cybersecurity fundamentals, typically supported by a degree in information security or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Nessus, Qualys, and vulnerability management platforms, as well as certifications such as CISSP or CEH, is often required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication are crucial soft skills for effectively identifying issues and coordinating remediation efforts. These abilities ensure that organizations can proactively manage security risks and maintain robust defense against cyber threats.

What are some common challenges faced by Vulnerability Managers when prioritizing remediation efforts?

Vulnerability Managers often encounter challenges in balancing limited resources with a high volume of identified vulnerabilities. Prioritizing remediation efforts requires close collaboration with IT, development, and business teams to assess the potential impact and exploitability of each vulnerability. Additionally, they must stay updated on emerging threats, ensure compliance with industry standards, and communicate risk effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Navigating these complexities is essential for maintaining a strong security posture while minimizing disruption to business operations.

What does a Vulnerability Manager do?

A Vulnerability Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities within an organization's systems, networks, and applications. They oversee vulnerability scanning, analyze the results, prioritize risks, and work with various teams to implement remediation strategies. Their goal is to reduce the organization's exposure to cyber threats by ensuring that security weaknesses are addressed promptly and effectively.

What is the difference between Vulnerability Manager vs Security Analyst?

AspectVulnerability ManagerSecurity Analyst
CertificationsCertified Vulnerability Assessor (CVA), CISSP, CEHCISSP, Security+, CEH
Work EnvironmentOversees vulnerability assessments, manages teams, develops strategiesMonitors security systems, analyzes threats, responds to incidents
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity teams across industries to manage vulnerabilitiesCommonly employed in security operations centers (SOCs) to analyze threats

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, Vulnerability Managers primarily oversee vulnerability assessments and strategy, whereas Security Analysts focus on monitoring and incident response. Both roles require relevant certifications and work within cybersecurity teams, but their daily responsibilities and focus areas differ.

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Infographic showing various Vulnerability Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Full Time, 88% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,538 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Vulnerability Management, Manager

iHeartMedia

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


iHeartMedia rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

iHeartMedia

Current employees and contingent workers clickhere to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.

The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:

  • More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;

  • We're the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;

  • iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;

  • We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;

  • iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;

  • Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and

  • We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

You will serve as a technical subject matter expert with a strong focus on vulnerability management and a secure developer mindset. Your responsibilities will include designing, defining, and implementing security requirements, controls, and processes to facilitate the secure development and operation of cloud-based and on-premises applications. You will conduct architecture analysis, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and technical design reviews for sensitive features and infrastructure to identify risk and guide development and engineering teams in improving the overall security posture of our products.
You will leverage your skills to develop process and automation for vulnerability detection, patch management, and remediation workflows. You will partner with application service teams to implement security standards, and guidelines, as well as educate developers on application and cloud security best practices. Additionally, you will help create, enhance, and maintain security documentation, providing guidance on vulnerability management processes, patching cycles, and zero-day response strategies.
You will evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies related to vulnerability management, patch management, and cloud security.

What You'll Do:

  • Demonstrate leadership aptitude through mentoring and practice maturation.

  • Work independently and collaboratively with various teams.

  • Implement, onboard, and enforce vulnerability management tools and processes (including SAST, SCA, IaC, DAST, IAST) in cloud-based CI/CD pipelines.

  • Coordinate software and cloud security initiatives with relevant teams.

  • Conduct and build data flow diagrams & threat modeling with application and infrastructure teams.

  • Manage manual and automated vulnerability management for priority issues, including zero-day vulnerabilities.

  • Develop and maintain patch management processes and schedules.

  • Assist in developing source code review and vulnerability management checklists.

  • Advise developers and engineers on secure coding and vulnerability mitigation strategies for DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.

  • Secure code repositories, release environments, and deployment tools.

  • Perform application, cloud, and mobile penetration testing.

  • Lead vulnerability management projects and collaborate with vendors to assess, implement, and utilize new security tools.

What You'll Need:

  • Analytical mindset for problem solving, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security tactics.

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to clearly convey technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences.

  • Current experience in vulnerability assessment, security testing, and remediation methodologies (including browser-based, API, CI/CD pipeline, mobile, and cloud environments).

  • Developer focus and mid-level knowledge of tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, Serverless functions, Jenkins, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • Experience in secure architectural design review, threat modeling, and technical design reviews.

  • Expertise in patch management, vulnerability prioritization (CVSS, risk-based approaches), and zero-day vulnerability response.

  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD processes and security tools for each stage, including SAST, SCA, IaC, DAST, IAST, and application penetration testing.

  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability exploitation and remediation in applications and cloud environments.

  • Familiarity with repository management (GitHub, TFS, AWS, Azure) and vulnerability management platforms.

  • Experience with manual and automated vulnerability management and resolution across multiple teams.

  • Strong understanding of securing cloud-based resources, including containers and basic services in AWS, GCP, or Azure.

  • Knowledge of configuration and information management analysis (XML, JSON, etc.).

  • Solid grasp of security principles, policies, and industry best practices.

  • Familiarity with standards such as OWASP, SAMM, ASVS, NIST Special Publications.

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in vulnerability management or application security.

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in software development.

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting security in CI/CD pipelines.

  • Bachelor's Degree or 7 years developer experience with 3 years of vulnerability management or application security experience, or equivalent required.

  • Certifications in Security, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, or equivalent are a plus.

  • Ability to stay focused and follow through on tasks in a timely manner.

What You'll Bring:

  • Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

  • Demonstrated initiative and achievement-oriented leadership

  • Ability to manage several projects at a time

  • Growth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning

  • Understanding of impact of your own decisions and decisions of your team

  • Strong business insights that contribute to resolving complex problems

  • Catalyst for new and innovative ideas

  • Ability to identify and support new opportunities for continued improvement across business

  • Ability to interact with individuals of all levels and maintain professional relationships

  • Strong relationships with other leaders with the ability to manage external business partners where appropriate

Location:

San Antonio, TX: 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, 78258

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salaried

Benefits:

iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

  • Company provided and supplemental life insurance

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid company holidays

  • A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

  • A 401K plan

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

  • A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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