Principal Vulnerability Management Engineer

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As the world around us becomes more connected and more digital, there are increased opportunities for fraud and disruption due to cybersecurity attacks.  The need for companies, products, and services to be secure is more important than ever in this constantly changing landscape. 

Are you passionate about keeping good people safe from bad actors?  We are too!  We are HP Cybersecurity, and we are tasked with the security of the HP enterprise.  As HP continues our digital transformation, the work of the cybersecurity professional is never complete and is always interesting.  Come be a part of making a difference with us!  

What a Principal Vulnerability Management Engineer does at HP:

• Oversees the management and monitoring of the organization's security landscape with a focus on prompt issue resolution, in-depth vulnerability and threat analysis, proactive prevention, and extensive security research pertaining to ongoing and potential issues.
• Leads the resolution of security challenges, drawing upon the expertise of relevant security subject matter experts for strategic technical guidance and engaging with internal stakeholders, as needed.
• Defines and establishes the best practices for vulnerability assessment processes and solutions within the security teams.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop advanced security dashboards, reports, and alerts while also facilitating advanced IT security/risk training, emphasizing on industry changes and emerging threats.
• Contributes highly innovative ideas and may lead large cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to lower-level employees, thus ensuring the realization of operational and strategic plans.

Individuals who thrive in this role at HP typically have:

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• 10+ years of relevant experience Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management and OS Hardening practices for Windows, Linux, and network equipment.
• In-depth understanding of common operating systems such as Windows and Linux, as well one or more common enterprise technology solutions such as Active Directory, VMWare, common web and web application servers, databases, etc.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Cloud assets a significant plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort presenting information technical and non-technical audiences including Senior HP Leadership.
• A mindset of continuous growth, curiosity, and asking WHY?

Nice to Haves:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); or
• CompTIA Security+

About the team:

Our Vulnerability Management Engineers are part of the System Hardening & Operations team in HP’s Enterprise Security Operations organization, enabling optimal communication and collaboration with closely related functions. Our mission is simple to express – drive vulnerability remediation and reporting efforts – but challenging to execute. You can become a key part in ensuring our success.

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Data & Information Technology

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Full time

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No shift premium (United States of America)

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