Vulnerability Management Specialist

**Vulnerability Management Specialist**Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) have recently come together to form a powerful multinational, multidisciplinary platform that delivers premier advisory, tax, and independent audit services.
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**About the Role**We are seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Management Specialist with hands-on experience in Qualys, secure configuration scanning, policy compliance scanning, and exposure to other vulnerability management tools and integrations.
The ideal candidate will also have experience remediating vulnerabilities reported from Wiz and other cloud security platforms.
**Key Responsibilities*** Manage and maintain the enterprise vulnerability management program, ensuring timely identification and remediation of vulnerabilities across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
* Perform vulnerability scans, secure configuration scans, and policy compliance scans using Qualys and other tools.
* Analyze and remediate vulnerabilities reported from Wiz and other cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions.
* Integrate vulnerability management solutions with SIEM, ITSM, and patch management systems to streamline workflows.
* Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk and compliance requirements.
* Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reports for leadership and regulatory audits.
* Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.
* Support compliance initiatives (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2) by providing vulnerability and configuration compliance data.
**Required Qualifications*** 3–5 years of experience in vulnerability management or related security roles.
* Hands-on experience with Qualys (vulnerability scanning, secure configuration, and policy compliance modules).
* Familiarity with Wiz or similar CSPM tools for cloud vulnerability and misconfiguration management.
* Exposure to other vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).
* Experience integrating vulnerability management tools with SIEM, ITSM, and patching solutions.
* Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Knowledge of CVSS scoring, risk-based prioritization, and remediation best practices.
**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
* Exposure to container security and cloud-native vulnerability scanning.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Qualys Certified Specialist, Wiz Certified Professional, CISSP, CEH, Security+).
**Soft Skills*** Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
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