NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Manager, Threat & Vulnerability
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expHarris County Universal Services is transforming the way the County does business and is seeking a Manager, Threat & Vulnerability to join their team. The role is responsible for safeguarding Harris County’s information systems by leading the Threat & Vulnerability Management program, ensuring effective identification, prioritization, and remediation of security risks across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Manage daily administrative functions and performance evaluations for direct reports within the Threat & Vulnerability Management scope of work
Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of Cybersecurity services, including:
+ - * + Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation
+ Threat & Vulnerability Advisory
+ Daily Threat Monitoring & Response
+ Incident Response
+ Firewall Change Requests Review and relevant approvals
Lead or support projects such as multi-factor authentication, advanced threat protection, cloud security, web filtering, web application testing, SOC development, artificial intelligence, centralized logging/SIEM, etc
Communicate security vulnerabilities and risk impacts effectively to stakeholders and support mitigation efforts
Analyze vulnerability data for root cause analysis and trend identification
Design and implement long-term solutions to systemic security issues
Act as a subject matter expert on complex technical and business projects
Support Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigations and resolution efforts
Review and refine cybersecurity policies in partnership with the C(ISO), standards, and procedures for strategic alignment
Evaluate and select cybersecurity products and vendors through proof-of-concepts and formal assessments
Oversee the development of documentation and training materials, including:
+ - * + Project plans
+ Executive presentations
+ Technical reference documents
+ Training/job aids
+ Architecture diagrams
Ensure consistent use of cybersecurity procedures and tools for vulnerability management and reporting
Stay informed about global threat landscapes, emerging technologies, and trends, and apply them to county operations
Balance business needs with security requirements and communicate tradeoffs clearly
Mentor junior managerial and technical staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution
Minimum five (5) years of progressive work experience in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field
Proven leadership experience managing a team of 5 or more
Expertise in designing and implementing security technologies from concept to deployment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating across departments
Strong Experience with Leadership reporting, Vulnerability assessments, Incident Management & SOC coordination
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
GIAC GVM / GREM / GCED
CEH (or better: hands-on offensive experience)
Vendor certs: Rapid7, SentinelOne / Defender
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
CompTIA Security+
Hands-on experience with: Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
Security event monitoring and response platforms
Threat intelligence gathering and analysis
Experience in CIRT or other incident response efforts
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to resolve challenges through consensus and influence
Excellent technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Enthusiasm for cybersecurity and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Broad understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls) and compliance regulations (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, CJIS)
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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