Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
C2C/W2
*Job Description:*
• Lead the Vulnerability Remediation Product Team supporting servers, vmware and infrastructure (Linux/RedHat, AIX, Windows) across enterprise infrastructure.
• Own backlog reduction strategy, with primary focus on high-volume Linux/RedHat vulnerabilities and aging remediation items.
• Establish and institutionalize structured patching cadence and remediation processes for Linux and AIX environments (currently ad-hoc).
• Build dashboards and reporting views (Excel or Power BI) to provide leadership visibility into backlog trends, aging, SLA adherence, and risk exposure.
• Partner closely with Product Owner to operationalize remediation strategies, translate proposed methods into executable technical plans, and drive proactive implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Infrastructure, Middleware, Application, and Security to ensure timely patching and exception handling.
• Identify systemic root causes (EOL systems, legacy OS constraints, change windows) and propose sustainable remediation frameworks.
• Enforce compliance with enterprise security policies, audit requirements, and risk acceptance workflows.
• Drive continuous process improvement, automation opportunities, and standard operating procedures across all OS platforms.
• Work with application teams to evaluate app side of vulnerabilities and trends across Web, Middleware, SAP and .NET application stacks
• Oversee risk acceptance, exception handling, and audit documentation aligned to enterprise security standards.
*Skills:*
* Experience leading a vulnerability remediation product team supporting servers, vmware and infrastructure (Linux/RedHat, AIX, Windows) across enterprise infrastructure.
* Strong hands-on understanding of Linux/RedHat patching, AIX maintenance, and Windows Server patch management processes.
* Experience with enterprise vulnerability management tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
* Deep understanding of CVSS scoring, remediation prioritization, and security risk frameworks.
* PMP or Agile/Scrum certification
* Microsoft or relevant OS administration certifications (Windows Server)
* Proven ability to manage high-volume technical backlogs and drive measurable reduction outcomes.
* Strong collaboration skills with Product Owners; ability to absorb strategic direction and convert it into tactical execution plans.
* Data-driven decision maker with proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
* Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in regulated or enterprise environments.
* Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting capabilities.
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