Vulnerability Management Specialist

About the role

You will contribute to security initiatives and work on high-impact projects as a member of the security engineering team. You will provide expertise and support to your team members in your areas of strength.

Responsibilities

• Validate, prioritize, communicate, and track vulnerabilities to continuously improve the overall security posture of AppFolio technology systems and applications.
• Respond to emerging threats and potential security events as 0-day vulnerabilities are released.
• Work to ensure compliance with our vulnerability management policies, processes, and procedures, and drive the adoption of emerging industry best practices.
• Help streamline the vulnerability management process through the use of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and automation, improving the end-to-end process and reducing the time-to-action for known vulnerabilities.
• Through an exceptional vulnerability management program, you will build trust and confidence with our customers and partners.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Cybersecurity-relevant certifications, such as but not limited to GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or OSCP
• Project management-relevant certifications, such as but not limited to CAPM or PMP
• Must have 2-5 years of experience in a related cybersecurity role, preferably with a focus on Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, or Incident Response
• Ability to write scripts in Ruby, Python, or other scripting languages
• Hands-on experience with Vulnerability Management tools such as DefectDojo, Invicti, Wiz, or Cycode
• Hands-on experience with manual testing tools, especially validating vulnerabilities
• Understanding the capabilities and limitations of SAST, DAST, SCA, and pen test tools
• Proficiency in various operating systems (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
• Ability to assess security risks associated with vulnerabilities and prioritize them using existing frameworks like CVSS, accounting for local environmental factors
• Strong communication skills and an ability to explain complex security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to maintain strict organization while overseeing complex security findings, applying structured project-style oversight to guide multiple simultaneous vulnerabilities to remediation or risk acceptance

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with network protocol vulnerabilities
• Experience identifying and managing vulnerabilities during CI/CD
• Hands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Hands-on experience with Burp Suite and Tenable or similar
• Hands-on experience with Metasploit Framework or similar

Pay

The compensation that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $104,000 - $130,000 base pay. The actual compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Schedule

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here.

About AppFolio

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

Statement of Equal Opportunity

At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it. This means that no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status, you’re always welcome at AppFolio.