Vulnerability Management Specialist

Job Title: Vulnerability Management Specialist
Client: State of Texas
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Specialist to lead the identification, classification, prioritization, and remediation tracking of security vulnerabilities across the organization. The role involves establishing a consolidated vulnerability baseline, coordinating remediation efforts, and ensuring alignment with NIST standards and agency policies.

Key Responsibilities:
Review and consolidate vulnerability data from scans, assessments, and security tools.
Establish and maintain a vulnerability baseline and remediation timelines.
Classify and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, severity, and impact.
Coordinate remediation efforts with system, server, and application owners.
Track remediation progress, report status, and escalate critical or overdue issues.
Validate remediation through evidence (e.g., scan results) and confirm closure.
Support risk acceptance processes for unresolved vulnerabilities.
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements aligned with NIST guidelines.

Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in vulnerability management, risk classification, and remediation tracking.
Strong experience in vulnerability reporting and validation using security tools.
Knowledge of NIST standards and risk management frameworks.
Proven ability to coordinate across teams and manage remediation lifecycle.
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