Vulnerability Management Specialist
for section headings: e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. However we need to map content to these headings appropriately. The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we should use those exact headings when we have content. We must not repeat the job title as heading. We must not put Job ID etc. We must include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So we need to decide which sections we have content for.
We have:
- About the role: could be the initial description paragraph: "At AppFolio, we paddle as one..." That's about the role/company. Could be "About the role". We'll put that in
. - Responsibilities: "Your impact" section lists duties: validate, prioritize, communicate, track vulnerabilities; respond to emerging threats; ensure compliance; drive adoption; streamline process via AI/ML/automation; build trust. That's responsibilities. - Requirements: Qualifications section includes required qualifications: BS, certifications, 2-5 years experience, ability to write scripts, hands-on experience with VM tools, manual testing tools, understanding SAST/DAST/SCA/pen test, proficiency OS, ability to assess risks using CVSS, strong communication, ability to maintain organization. That's requirements. - Skills: maybe we could separate technical skills like scripting languages, tools, OS, frameworks. But we can also include under Requirements. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Requirements and Skills into one? But we have headings list; we can choose to include Qualifications (which is similar to Requirements). The list includes Qualifications as a possible heading. So we could use "Qualifications" heading for the required qualifications. Then maybe "Skills" for nice-to-have? Or we could put nice-to-have under Skills. However we need to avoid filler. The nice-to-have section has specific items: network protocol vulnerabilities, CI/CD, cloud environments, Burp Suite/Tenable, Metasploit. Those are skills. So we could have a "Skills" heading for nice-to-have. - Benefits: The posting includes "Compensation & Benefits" with salary range and mention of benefits. It says "Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here." No specific benefits listed. So we have compensation (pay) but not specific benefits. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state compensation range, so we can have a Pay section. Benefits: they mention benefits but not detail; maybe we should not create Benefits section because no specific benefits listed. However they said "Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here." That's vague; maybe we should not create Benefits section because no specific benefits listed. The instruction: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). Since benefits are not detailed, we should not create Benefits section. We'll create Pay section with the salary range. - Schedule: not mentioned, so omit. - About AppFolio: we could have an "About the role" or "About AppFolio"? The heading list includes "About the role". We already used that for initial description. The "About AppFolio" paragraph could be part of "About the role" or maybe we could add a separate "About AppFolio" but not in list. Better to incorporate into About the role. - Why AppFolio: could be considered "Benefits"? Not really. It's about culture. Could be omitted or maybe we could put under "About the role". But we should preserve all substantive information. The "Why AppFolio" section describes culture, growth, learn, impact, connect. That's substantive. We could create a section "About the role" that includes both the initial description and Why AppFolio? Or we could create a separate heading like "About AppFolio" but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use for section headings (e.g. ...). Likely they expect us to use those headings only. So we should map content to those headings. We can put "Why AppFolio" under "About the role" as it's about company culture.
Thus sections:
- About the role: includes initial description and Why AppFolio (culture, growth, learn, impact, connect). We'll combine into a few paragraphs.
- Responsibilities: from "Your impact".
- Qualifications: from "Qualifications" (required).
- Skills: from "Nice to Have".
- Pay: from "Compensation & Benefits" (salary range).
We must not include Schedule, Benefits.
We must preserve all substantive information. Ensure we don't lose any details.
Let's extract details.
About the role initial paragraph:
"Description At AppFolio, we paddle as one. We ride and make waves together, with a relentless focus on building great products for the way our customers work and live today – and tomorrow. AppFolio is a destination organization where careers are made and accelerated. Here, innovation is a team sport. As a Vulnerability Management Specialist, 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. Staying abreast of industry trends and technology is key to this role, and you will actively seek to continue to develop your skills and competencies with our support. Success in this role requires a strong passion for computer, network, and application security. Experience in vulnerability management at a Software-as-a-Service company is preferred."
That's the description.
Why AppFolio section:
"Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards. Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves. Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills. Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive. We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities. Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are. We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed. Paddle as One. Learn more at appfolio.com/company/careers"
We'll incorporate.
Responsibilities (Your impact):
"You will validate, prioritize, communicate, and track vulnerabilities to continuously improve the overall security posture of AppFolio technology systems and applications.You will respond to emerging threats and potential security events as 0-day vulnerabilities are released.You will work to ensure compliance with our vulnerability management policies, processes, and procedures, and drive the adoption of emerging industry best practices.You will 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."
Note there are missing spaces after periods; we can keep as is or add spaces for readability. We should preserve substantive information; we can add spaces but not change meaning. Probably fine to keep as given.
Qualifications:
"BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experienceCybersecurity-relevant certifications, such as but not limited to GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or OSCPProject 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 languagesHands-on experience with Vulnerability Management tools such as DefectDojo, Invicti, Wiz, or Cycode.Hands-on experience with manual testing tools, especially validating vulnerabilitiesUnderstanding 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 vulnernabilities 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 stakeholdersAbility to maintain strict organization while overseeing complex security findings, applying structured project-style oversight to guide multiple simultaneous vulnerabilities to remediation or risk acceptance."
Note there's a typo "vulnernabilities". We'll keep as is.
Nice to Have (Skills):
"Nice to Have Hands-on experience with network protocol vulnerabilitiesExperience identifying and managing vulnerabilities during CI/CDHands-on experience in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)Hands-on experience with Burp Suite and Tenable or similarHands-on experience with Metasploit Framework or similar"
Compensation & Benefits:
"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. Please note that compensation is just one aspect of a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The compensation range listed here does not include additional benefits or any discretionary bonuses you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type. Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits - see here."
We'll extract pay range: $104,000 - $130,000 base pay.
We'll put that in Pay section.
We must not include Benefits section.
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About the role
At AppFolio, we paddle as one. We ride and make waves together, with a relentless focus on building great products for the way our customers work and live today – and tomorrow. AppFolio is a destination organization where careers are made and accelerated. Here, innovation is a team sport. As a Vulnerability Management Specialist, 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. Staying abreast of industry trends and technology is key to this role, and you will actively seek to continue to develop your skills and competencies with our support. Success in this role requires a strong passion for computer, network, and application security. Experience in vulnerability management at a Software-as-a-Service company is preferred.
Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total
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Thus: