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AMD · 2 weeks ago

Manager - Vulnerability Management

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$144K/yr - $216K/yr

AMD is a company focused on accelerating next-generation computing experiences through innovation and collaboration. The role involves leading the enterprise Vulnerability Management program with a strategic approach to reduce vulnerabilities across various infrastructures, partnering closely with IT and security teams.

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Hiring Manager
Matthew Fesl
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Responsibilities

Define and execute a multi-quarter VM strategy aligned to business risk, compliance needs, and threat landscape
Establish risk-based prioritization using CVSSv3+, EPSS, known-exploited catalogs, and business criticality
Maintain the VM governance model (SLAs, exception policy, standards, RACI)
Ensure complete and accurate asset coverage (on-prem, cloud, remote)
Orchestrate risk-based remediation waves with Platform/Endpoint/Cloud teams; manage exception and comp-control paths
Drive configuration baseline adherence (e.g., CIS benchmarks) and coordinate compensating controls when patching isn’t feasible
Own platform hygiene (sensors, tagging, scan schedules, dashboards)
Partner with SOAR/SIEM teams to automate ticketing, notifications, and reporting pipelines
Run the cross-functional VM council; publish executive scorecards and board-level metrics
Communicate risk, tradeoffs, and timelines to technical and non-technical audiences; escalate blockers
Align remediation to current exploitation (KEV, vendor advisories) and internal detections from SOC/IR
Coordinate with IR for rapid response on zero-days and high-risk exposures

Qualification

Vulnerability ManagementSecurity EngineeringRisk-based prioritizationVM tools experienceWindows/Linux familiarityCloud platforms familiarityMulti-tasking skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Lead the enterprise Vulnerability Management (VM) program with a strategic, risk-based approach
Own the roadmap, governance, metrics, and executive reporting for vulnerability reduction across endpoints, servers, networks, and cloud infrastructure
Partner closely with IT/Cloud/SOC teams to drive measurable risk reduction
Possess strong multi-tasking skills and passion for details
Think one step ahead of cyber-criminals
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Possess good interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
Define and execute a multi-quarter VM strategy aligned to business risk, compliance needs, and threat landscape
Establish risk-based prioritization using CVSSv3+, EPSS, known-exploited catalogs, and business criticality
Maintain the VM governance model (SLAs, exception policy, standards, RACI)
Ensure complete and accurate asset coverage (on-prem, cloud, remote)
Orchestrate risk-based remediation waves with Platform/Endpoint/Cloud teams; manage exception and comp-control paths
Drive configuration baseline adherence (e.g., CIS benchmarks) and coordinate compensating controls when patching isn't feasible
Own platform hygiene (sensors, tagging, scan schedules, dashboards)
Partner with SOAR/SIEM teams to automate ticketing, notifications, and reporting pipelines
Run the cross-functional VM council; publish executive scorecards and board-level metrics
Communicate risk, tradeoffs, and timelines to technical and non-technical audiences; escalate blockers
Align remediation to current exploitation (KEV, vendor advisories) and internal detections from SOC/IR
Coordinate with IR for rapid response on zero-days and high-risk exposures

Preferred

Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, or related, with experience leading programs or teams
Hands-on experience with popular VM tools in the industry
Strong grasp of asset inventory/linkage, CVSS/EPSS, KEV, patch orchestration, and exception governance
Proven experience building metrics and communicating to executives/boards
Familiarity with Windows/Linux, virtualization, cloud platforms

Benefits

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Company

AMD

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.amd.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Key Investors
OpenAIDaniel Loeb
2025-10-06Post Ipo Equity
2023-03-02Post Ipo Equity
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Leadership Team

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Lisa Su
Chair & CEO
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Mark Papermaster
CTO and EVP
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