Senior Vulnerability Management (VM) Analyst

Verisign is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Vulnerability Management (VM) Analyst with a focus on Secure Configuration Management (SCM) benchmark findings. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in reducing risk by driving compliance with secure configuration baselines.

Requirements

• Perform regular reviews and assessments of SCM benchmark findings to identify deviations from established security baselines
• Leverage vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, WIZ) and configuration management platforms to detect and track misconfigurations
• Collaborate with technology and security teams to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk impact, exploitability, and business impact
• Develop and maintain a risk-based prioritization framework for secure configuration findings
• Support the remediation of high-risk misconfigurations by providing technical guidance and best practices
• Work with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure configuration compliance with internal and industry standards
• Provide guidance on hardening system configurations (Windows, MAC, Linux, network devices, etc.) according to established benchmarks
• Track and validate remediation efforts to ensure effective closure of findings
• Generate and deliver reports on configuration vulnerabilities, trends, and remediation progress to key stakeholders
• Review remediation plans, exceptions, and compensating controls with stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of configuration changes and updates
• Stay current with emerging security vulnerabilities, best practices, and secure configuration standards
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement to streamline SCM activities
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of configuration hardening guidelines

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Discretionary bonus
• Discretionary stock awards