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Apollo Global Management, Inc. · 1 hour ago

Vulnerability Management and Cyber Controls Lead

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a global team of alternative investment managers known for their strong investment performance and value-oriented philosophy. They are seeking a Vulnerability Management and Cyber Controls Lead to own and evolve the firm’s global Vulnerability Management program, focusing on continuous improvement and technical expertise to strengthen Apollo’s security posture.

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Responsibilities

Own and mature the global Vulnerability Management program, covering external exposure, imminent threats, vulnerability identification and prioritization, and remediation facilitation
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for vulnerability management tools and processes (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or equivalent)
Continuously assess and improve VM processes to achieve best-in-class coverage, efficiency, and visibility
Leverage automation, analytics, and threat intelligence to enhance accuracy and reduce remediation timelines
Operate and optimize scanning platforms, discovery tooling, and reporting pipelines to ensure comprehensive asset visibility
Partner with Infrastructure, Engineering, Application, and Cloud teams to drive effective risk reduction across environments
Lead critical vulnerability identification and response exercises, including analysis of zero-day or imminent threats
Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting on vulnerability posture, remediation progress, and program maturity
Collaborate with Enterprise Risk, Internal Audit, and Application Security teams to ensure alignment with firm-wide risk management practices
Maintain ownership of service delivery quality, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication
Stay current with industry trends, threat intelligence, and evolving tools to proactively strengthen Apollo’s defenses

Qualification

Vulnerability ManagementCybersecurityCloud InfrastructureScripting/AutomationThreat IntelligenceData AnalysisTechnical Process OptimizationCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem Solving

Required

7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, or Vulnerability Management
Technical proficiency across network, system, and application layers — including scanning methodologies, asset discovery, and exploit analysis
Hands-on experience operating and tuning vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable.io, Qualys VMDR, Rapid7 InsightVM) and discovery utilities (e.g., Nmap, SSLScan, Shodan, or custom scripts)
Experience leveraging threat intelligence and CVSS/CISA/EPSS data for vulnerability prioritization
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern application stacks
Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) and query-based data analysis (SQL, Excel, or equivalent)
Demonstrated success in building and optimizing technical processes at scale; experience designing metrics, dashboards, and analytics (Tableau, PowerBI, or similar)
Ability to partner across technical and business teams, influence remediation activities, and communicate risk in clear, actionable terms
Knowledge of IT processes, secure configuration baselines, and control frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO, FFIEC)

Preferred

Experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments preferred
Consulting or architecture background a plus

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance

Company

Apollo Global Management, Inc.

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Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager.

H1B Sponsorship

Apollo Global Management, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.84B
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $850M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1B

Leadership Team

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Martin Kelly
Chief Financial Officer, Co-Chief Operating Officer
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John Golden
Global Head of Financial Regulation, Partner
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