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VERISIGN · 1 day ago

Senior Vulnerability Management (VM) Analyst

positionReston,Virginia,United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$164K/yr - $222K/yr
date10+ years exp

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Vulnerability Management (VM) Analyst to analyze, prioritize, and remediate configuration-based vulnerabilities in collaboration with various technology teams. This role is critical in reducing risk by driving compliance with secure configuration baselines.

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Responsibilities

Perform regular reviews and assessments of SCM benchmark findings to identify deviations from established security baselines
Leverage vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, WIZ) and configuration management platforms to detect and track misconfigurations
Collaborate with technology and security teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk impact, exploitability, and business impact
Develop and maintain a risk-based prioritization framework for secure configuration findings
Support the remediation of high-risk misconfigurations by providing technical guidance and best practices
Work with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure configuration compliance with internal and industry standards
Provide guidance on hardening system configurations (Windows, MAC, Linux, network devices, etc.) according to established benchmarks
Track and validate remediation efforts to ensure effective closure of findings
Generate and deliver reports on configuration vulnerabilities, trends, and remediation progress to key stakeholders
Review remediation plans, exceptions, and compensating controls with stakeholders
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of configuration changes and updates
Stay current with emerging security vulnerabilities, best practices, and secure configuration standards
Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement to streamline SCM activities
Contribute to the development and maintenance of configuration hardening guidelines

Qualification

Vulnerability managementSecure Configuration ManagementVulnerability scanning toolsOperating system hardeningCloud security configurationsCompliance frameworksPowerShellPythonServiceNow SecOpsSIEM knowledgeSOAR knowledgeITSM platformsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

10+ years of experience in vulnerability management, security operations, or system administration
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7) and configuration management platforms
Familiarity with secure configuration benchmarks (CIS, DISA STIGs, etc.)
Experience with ServiceNow SecOps
Bachelors' degree or equivalent work experience
Strong understanding of operating system hardening (Windows, MAC, Linux) and network device configurations
Experience with PowerShell, Python, or scripting for automation is a plus
Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, and ITSM platforms is beneficial
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across technology teams
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Ability to partner with remediation teams to focus on remediation targets

Preferred

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC GCIH, CISSP, or CISA
Experience with cloud security configurations (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
Discretionary stock awards

Company

VERISIGN

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Verisign operates as a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure.
dateFounded in 1995
location
Bluemont, Virginia, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.verisigninc.com

H1B Sponsorship

VERISIGN 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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2024 (22)
2023 (10)
2022 (22)
2021 (33)
2020 (30)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$39.31M
Key Investors
Kleiner Perkins
1998-01-30IPO
1996-11-01Series C· $29M
1996-02-01Series B· $5.14M

Leadership Team

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Ebrahim Keshavarz
SVP - Marketing, Product & Channel at Verisign
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Romain Cholat
Vice President Global Account Management & GM
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