Vulnerability Management Engineer II

Come join Deepwatch’s team of world-class cybersecurity professionals and the brightest minds in the industry. If you're ready to challenge yourself with work that matters, then this is the place for you. We're redefining cybersecurity as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. – and we have a blast doing it!

Who We Are

Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever-increasing cyber threats 24/7/365. Powered by Deepwatch’s cloud-based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry’s fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid-sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business. 

Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch, every decision, process, and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve their career aspirations, which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit.

Deepwatch recognition includes:

• 2023, 2022 and 2021 Great Place to Work® Certified
• 2023 and 2022 Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers
• 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award
• 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners
• 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Silver Designation
• 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR

Vulnerability Management Engineer II

Location: Tampa, FL (hybrid)

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Platform Security Services, the Vulnerability Management Engineer II is responsible for the development, ongoing operation, and maturity of assigned customers' Vulnerability Management Programs.  You will implement and troubleshoot scanning technologies to discover and prioritize security flaws for remediation, as well as collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate the remediation and closure of vulnerabilities, and their VM program effectiveness.

On a daily basis, you will be challenged with differing environments, new threats, new ways of tackling problems and identifying solutions to meet the needs of Deepwatch customers.  The standard Vulnerability Management program is an ever evolving world that you can be at the helm of defining.

In this role you’ll get to: 

• Guide customers on their VM program maturity journey, and be the expert they look to for guidance
• Directly impact customer maturity by implementing the best practices based on each customer’s unique environment
• Be involved at a program level with analyzing vulnerabilities and the subsequent remediation plans to ensure the VM program is on track with the Deepwatch vision and needs of the customer
• Perform advanced  analysis of vulnerabilities to understand how they operate, and affect customer environments
• Create new pathways to maturing a Vulnerability Management program
• `Work with the development team to identify new and interesting ways to automate daily tasks
• Mentor junior engineers
• Collaborate with with leadership to constantly improve service offerings

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to: 

• Apply the analysis and vulnerability management methodologies you've used in your previous roles to build appropriate program guidance and recommendations
• Mentor junior engineers on how to enhance customer experience and capabilities through our direction of their VM program maturity journey, and build custom solutions within the deepwatch maturity framework to suit customer needs
• Perform in depth analysis of vulnerabilities and data to determine if their VM solution is working properly, troubleshoot if necessary, and enhance the customer’s capabilities and security posture of their environment
• Through analysis, recommend advanced scanning methodologies to improve overall visibility in the customer environment while researching and developing new ways of enhancing VM programs
• Apply your knowledge of how an organization currently operates and identify what capabilities are missing, how to enhance current capabilities, or provide solid recommendations on how an organization can and should proceed
• Work with customers to get them onboard and up-to-speed with Deepwatch’s VM maturity program by identifying what strategies customers have been using, how effective they have been, and progress they have made.  Analyze and determine deficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Handle first level escalations as necessary, and escalate to Manager if resolution is not possible
• Technical Capabilities:
• Code Development (Python, PowerShell, etc.), experience with simple scripting with ability to become more advanced in this area.  You will get to work with customer configurations, as well as build scripts to handle day-to-day tasks.
• Vulnerability Management Toolset (Tenable.IO, Tenable.SC, Qualys, Kenna, etc), should show proficiency and have an in-depth understanding of how the tools work.  You will be expected to configure, operationalize and export data for customers, as well as perform troubleshooting and handle escalation requests.

ITAR Compliance

This position will have access to customer data and as such is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Upon application, candidates will be asked to confirm that they are a U.S. Person as defined by the following:

• A citizen of the U.S.;
• A lawful permanent resident of the United States; 
• A person admitted to the United States as a refugee; or
• A person that has been granted asylum by the United States government.”

The intent of this requirement is not to verify employment eligibility overall, but to ensure compliance with import/export regulations. If you do not meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply for other open roles at Deepwatch. This information will be verified upon offer of employment.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 + stock options + benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

What We Offer:

Deepwatch is excited to provide benefits designed to support team members and their families. Including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), 9 company holidays, sick leave and 8-Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Unique professional development benefits, starting at $3,000 annually
• Wellness contests and monthly educational programs
• 401(K) retirement program with employer match
• Learn more here: Deepwatch Benefits

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.  Please review our DEI Statement here.

Deepwatch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform your recruiter or contact recruiting@deepwatch.com for further information.

All Deepwatch employees are expected to:

• Be interested in and able to work remotely from a home office when not at a corporate office
• Pass a pre-employment background and drug screen in accordance with applicable laws

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