Vulnerability Management Engineer (OT)
Appathon.Ai · Warne, NC · 3 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Engineer (OT) to support vulnerability identification, assessment, risk management, and remediation across enterprise Operational Technology (OT) environments. This hands-on cybersecurity role involves working with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to identify security weaknesses, prioritize risks, coordinate remediation, maintain documentation, and continuously improve OT security practices.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments across OT systems and environments.
- Analyze vulnerability findings, assess cybersecurity risks, and prioritize remediation based on operational requirements.
- Coordinate remediation activities with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams.
- Track remediation progress, follow up on outstanding vulnerabilities, and verify completed remediation.
- Maintain vulnerability assessment records, remediation documentation, reports, and compliance status.
- Communicate security findings, risks, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to strengthen OT cybersecurity practices.
- Provide training and guidance on vulnerability management processes, tools, and best practices.
- Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and identify opportunities to improve vulnerability management workflows.
- Participate in on-site assessments and travel as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven hands-on experience in Vulnerability Management, particularly within OT environments.
- Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk identification, prioritization, and remediation processes.
- Experience coordinating remediation with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse, geographically distributed teams.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Proactive approach to learning new technologies and cybersecurity practices.
- Willingness to travel for on-site assessments and cross-functional collaboration as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Management.
- Hands-on experience with Qualys vulnerability assessment and management solutions.
- Familiarity with Tanium and Microsoft Defender.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
- Experience supporting vulnerability management programs across large or geographically distributed organizations.
- Experience delivering cybersecurity training and awareness to technical and operational teams.
Skills & Technologies
- ServiceNow Vulnerability Management
- Qualys
- Tanium
- Microsoft Defender
- OT Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Risk Identification
- Remediation Tracking
- Vulnerability Reporting
- Documentation
- Compliance Tracking
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina | Division: Cybersecurity | Specialization: Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation | Travel: Required based on business needs