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Apex Systems · 14 hours ago

Vulnerabilty Response Team Lead

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70/hr - $73/hr

3+ years exp

Apex Systems is looking to hire a Vulnerability Response Team Lead for a financial client they support. This role involves overseeing vulnerability management and patching initiatives across enterprise infrastructure and application stacks, requiring strong leadership and technical expertise.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead a team of security professionals responsible for vulnerability identification, assessment, and remediation

Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for vulnerability management and patching processes across operating systems, middleware, and databases

Develop and enforce patching standards and schedules to maintain compliance and minimize risk

Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities

Oversee configuration and patching activities for OS, middleware, and database environments

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring best practices in vulnerability response

Prepare and deliver reports on vulnerability status, remediation progress, and risk posture to senior leadership

Qualification

Vulnerability managementPatching processesLeadership experienceVulnerability scanning toolsAutomation toolsTechnical guidanceCommunication

Required

3–5 years of experience as a Team Lead in vulnerability management or related security functions

Proven expertise in vulnerability management and patching across enterprise environments

Hands-on experience with OS, middleware, and database patching or configuration

Strong technical background in infrastructure and application stacks

Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and patch management solutions

Preferred

Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI, SOX)

Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Experience with automation tools for patching and configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Other insurance plans

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

401K program

HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)

SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions

Corporate discount savings program

Certification prep

Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars

Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA

Company

Apex Systems

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Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.

Founded in 1995

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.apexsystems.com

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