HarbourVest Partners · 1 day ago
Director, Vulnerability Management
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$172K/yr - $258K/yr
5+ years expHarbourVest Partners is a global firm that has been delivering impactful solutions for over forty years. They are seeking a Director of Vulnerability Management to oversee the vulnerability lifecycle, manage incident response efforts, and develop strategies for risk reduction across the enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Develop, lead and be accountable end to end for the enterprise vulnerability management strategy, roadmap, and program
Oversee vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and prioritization processes across infrastructure, applications, containers, cloud environments, and critical third parties
Own vulnerability management platforms, ensuring optimal configuration, tuning, and coverage
Partner with Technology and business teams, and asset owners to drive remediation and track progress
Provide threat-based prioritization of vulnerabilities using CVSS, threat intelligence, exploitability data, and business context
Lead the response to high-profile vulnerabilities (e.g., zero-days, critical CVEs) with timely impact analysis and coordinated remediation actions
Develop and present executive-level reporting on vulnerability trends, KRIs, KPIs, and risk posture
Maintain compliance with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF 2.0)
Own governance for exception handling and risk acceptance processes related to un-remediated vulnerabilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of vulnerability analysts
Develop awareness campaigns to promote the importance of vulnerability management and compliance across the organization
Oversee and track enterprise-wide SLA compliance for vulnerability remediation, focusing on timely resolution across all asset classes
Analyze SLA trends, identify non-compliance patterns, and work with asset owners to address gaps
Escalate risks related to overdue vulnerabilities to leadership in accordance with established protocols
Design, maintain, and optimize dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide actionable insights for executives, asset owners, and security teams
Stay informed on industry trends, tools, and best practices to recommend and implement program improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity
Proven experience building or leading a mature vulnerability management program at scale
Deep understanding of vulnerability scanning technologies, CVSS scoring, and threat modeling
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and container security
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and standards
Experience managing and mentoring technical teams and working cross-functionally with non-security teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to convey complex risk topics to executive audiences
Strong program management skills with a solid understanding of vulnerability management, governance, and stakeholder engagement
Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to take initiative
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and DevOps
Preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or similar) preferred
Experience integrating vulnerability management with SIEM, ticketing, and asset management tools
Strong understanding of risk management and cyber risk quantification
BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent work experience
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term reward programs
Comprehensive total rewards package
Retirement
Health
Insurance
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Company
HarbourVest Partners
HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit.
1001-5000 employees
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Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer
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