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Palo Alto Networks

Sr Information Security Engineer Vulnerability Management and Remediation Inform

Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053


DESCRIPTION

PALO ALTO NETWORKS® is the fastest-growing security company in history. We offer the chance to be part of a meaningful mission: ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and carry a strong passion for security, then this job is for you! We are seeking an individual with high sense of ownership to execute and mature our penetration testing and vulnerability management practices. RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and configure scanning schedules for authenticated and unauthenticated scans throughout the enterprise

Execute scans on demand, when requested by the business

Evaluate vulnerability management reports and prioritize the findings based on risk, vulnerability standards and compensating controls

Design reporting to best support the remediation/risk reduction processes

Partner with and provide guidance/support to stakeholders for achieving targeted remediation plans and target dates.

Track and report on the effectiveness and timeliness of remediation efforts

Manage escalations where necessary, in order reduce overall enterprise risk

Gain an in-depth understanding of the operating environment including infrastructure, applications and services.

Be an active participant in the architecture and management of the vulnerability scanning program, as well as technology selection

Assist with integration of scanning systems with ticketing, reporting, risk and vulnerability normalization systems

Assist with infrastructure and application pen tests and Incident Response from a vulnerability inventory and exposure perspective

Partner with IT on configuration/asset control and management projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.

3 to 5 years of experience in information security scanning and vulnerability remediation management roles

Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills to address various levels of the organization (i.e. executives, system engineers, etc.)

Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives

Experience with typical tools used to perform vulnerability management scanning in an enterprise environment

Solid knowledge of vulnerability classification methodologies and CVE definitions to prioritize remediation.

Ability to approach problems with an innovative, can-do attitude.

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