Vulnerability & Patch Management Specialist (Contract Position)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vulnerability & Patch Management Specialist for a contract position with a prominent consulting firm. This role involves supporting a major financial services company and will be performed remotely. As a W2 employee, you will be directly engaged with the firm and compensated on an hourly basis.
Key Responsibilities - Vulnerability Management:
- Lead and oversee vulnerability management processes in alignment with FFIEC requirements.
- Implement leading practices such as NIST CSF, OWASP, and CIS controls for vulnerability and threat monitoring.
- Utilize vulnerability assessment tools like QualysGuard, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, etc., to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Integrate SOAR and Splunk with vulnerability scanning tools to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
- Patch Management:
- Provide assurance and technical expertise in the management of patch programs for complex financial institutions.
- Implement best practices such as NIST CSF and CIS controls to ensure the effective deployment and verification of security patches.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP):
- Implement and manage a comprehensive DLP program, including the creation, enforcement, and incident response specific to the financial services industry.
- Provide assurance and governance support to ensure the effectiveness and compliance of the DLP program.
Qualifications
- Deep assurance and/or hands-on technical experience in vulnerability management, patch management, and DLP within the financial services sector.
- Proficiency in utilizing vulnerability assessment tools and integrating them with advanced security solutions.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and leading practices, including FFIEC, NIST CSF, OWASP, and CIS controls.
- Experience with SOAR, Splunk, and other relevant security tools.
- Proven ability to manage and support security programs in a remote, fast-paced consulting environment.
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract (W2)
- Location: Remote
- Compensation: Hourly rate (to be determined based on experience)
