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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

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