Senior Vulnerability Management Remediation Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Management Remediation Lead to drive enterprise-wide vulnerability remediation efforts from identification through closure in McKinney, TX.

Summary:
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role where you will actively lead patching, remediation campaigns, and cross-team coordination to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved within SLA. You will be responsible for pushing remediation efforts forward, removing blockers, and holding teams accountable for outcomes.

Responsibilities:
* Lead vulnerability remediation efforts using enterprise patching and endpoint management tools
* Drive vulnerabilities from identification through remediation, validation, and closure
* Own remediation timelines and ensure SLA adherence
* Escalate critical and aging vulnerabilities and remove blockers
* Partner with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to ensure accountability
* Manage patching campaigns, maintenance windows, and emergency deployments
* Validate remediation through rescans and compliance checks
* Track and report metrics such as MTTR, SLA compliance, and vulnerability aging
* Provide executive-level updates on risk posture and remediation progress
* Lead response efforts for critical and zero-day vulnerabilities

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management, patching, or systems engineering
* Strong hands-on experience with enterprise patching tools (Tanium preferred)
* Experience with vulnerability scanning platforms (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7)
* Strong Windows and/or Linux systems background
* Proven ability to drive remediation efforts across multiple teams
* Understanding of vulnerability risk scoring and prioritization
* Experience presenting technical risk to leadership
* Knowledge of enterprise change management processes

Preferred Experience:
* Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
* Automation or scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
* Familiarity with security frameworks (CIS, NIST)
* Experience in large enterprise environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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