US_East | Product / System & PLM Engineer_L3
Datum Technologies LLC, Columbus, OH, United States
Senior Vulnerability Engineer
Phoenix, AZ; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX
Overview
The Senior Vulnerability Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for driving timely, high-quality remediation of security vulnerabilities and configuration gaps across enterprise environments. This position owns the remediation execution lifecycle-from tool-generated findings through validation, assignment, evidence collection, risk acceptance coordination, and closure.
The role requires strong communication, disciplined expectation setting with IT teams, early identification of blockers, and the ability to deliver decision-ready status and risk reporting to stakeholders and leadership in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilitie:
Drive remediation of tool-identified vulnerabilities by validating applicability and asset context, determining remediation approaches (patching, configuration changes, or compensating controls), coordinating execution, and verifying closure
Serve as a subject matter expert in ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR), including vulnerability group and item management, routing, SLA tracking, evidence capture, exception handling, and closure workflows
Lead remediation cadences (weekly/biweekly) with IT teams; set expectations, track action items, and escalate blockers as needed
Execute hands-on remediation activities including patching, configuration updates, and validation to meet SLA targets
Partner with patching and IT teams to validate remediation effectiveness and maintain accurate, auditable closure evidence
Conduct KPI/KRI and SLA health reviews; communicate risks, progress, and required decisions to leadership
Develop and drive remediation action plans for critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, ensuring accountability and timely closure
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting using Power BI and ServiceNow to track remediation health, SLA risks, and vulnerability trends
Facilitate exception and risk acceptance processes, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and tracking
Provide regular stakeholder updates (daily/weekly) on status, risks, next steps, and timelines
Document and improve standard operating procedures
(SOPs) and mentor junior team members on best practices
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in vulnerability remediation, patch management, configuration management, and operational security engineering
Strong hands-on troubleshooting and remediation experience, including patching, configuration updates, validation, and evidence collection
Advanced proficiency with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR), including SLA management, workflow handling, and audit-ready closure
Experience with vulnerability scanning and exposure management tools such as Rapid7 and Wiz
Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate vulnerability data into actionable remediation plans and risk communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and coordinate across multiple teams
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and drive tasks to completion
Experience in financial services with strong regulatory and compliance understanding preferred
Required Skills:
Vulnerability remediation, patching, and configuration management
Strong troubleshooting and hands-on remediation expertise
ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR)
Vulnerability scanning and exposure management tools
"All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected
veteran."
Phoenix, AZ; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX
Overview
The Senior Vulnerability Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for driving timely, high-quality remediation of security vulnerabilities and configuration gaps across enterprise environments. This position owns the remediation execution lifecycle-from tool-generated findings through validation, assignment, evidence collection, risk acceptance coordination, and closure.
The role requires strong communication, disciplined expectation setting with IT teams, early identification of blockers, and the ability to deliver decision-ready status and risk reporting to stakeholders and leadership in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilitie:
Drive remediation of tool-identified vulnerabilities by validating applicability and asset context, determining remediation approaches (patching, configuration changes, or compensating controls), coordinating execution, and verifying closure
Serve as a subject matter expert in ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR), including vulnerability group and item management, routing, SLA tracking, evidence capture, exception handling, and closure workflows
Lead remediation cadences (weekly/biweekly) with IT teams; set expectations, track action items, and escalate blockers as needed
Execute hands-on remediation activities including patching, configuration updates, and validation to meet SLA targets
Partner with patching and IT teams to validate remediation effectiveness and maintain accurate, auditable closure evidence
Conduct KPI/KRI and SLA health reviews; communicate risks, progress, and required decisions to leadership
Develop and drive remediation action plans for critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, ensuring accountability and timely closure
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting using Power BI and ServiceNow to track remediation health, SLA risks, and vulnerability trends
Facilitate exception and risk acceptance processes, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and tracking
Provide regular stakeholder updates (daily/weekly) on status, risks, next steps, and timelines
Document and improve standard operating procedures
(SOPs) and mentor junior team members on best practices
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in vulnerability remediation, patch management, configuration management, and operational security engineering
Strong hands-on troubleshooting and remediation experience, including patching, configuration updates, validation, and evidence collection
Advanced proficiency with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR), including SLA management, workflow handling, and audit-ready closure
Experience with vulnerability scanning and exposure management tools such as Rapid7 and Wiz
Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate vulnerability data into actionable remediation plans and risk communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and coordinate across multiple teams
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and drive tasks to completion
Experience in financial services with strong regulatory and compliance understanding preferred
Required Skills:
Vulnerability remediation, patching, and configuration management
Strong troubleshooting and hands-on remediation expertise
ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR)
Vulnerability scanning and exposure management tools
"All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected
veteran."