Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Lead

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Investments is seeking a Cyber Security Vulnerability professional to lead vulnerability management and remediation across the organization. You will drive assessments, automation, threat monitoring, and risk analysis to ensure a secure and compliant environment.

The role involves coordinating with multiple teams to onboard vulnerability scans, analyze results, and implement timely remediations while maintaining policy compliance across IT infrastructure and applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management, risk analysis, and security principles.
• Experience with VA tools, threat intel, and automation is a plus.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability scanning for infrastructure and applications and drive remediation.
• Analyze scan results, prepare reports, and coordinate timely remediation across teams.
• Develop automation initiatives to improve security processes and feasibility studies for new controls.
• Monitor threat intel and assess risks for new apps and architectures.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Threat monitoring

Automation

Risk analysis

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snyk

WAF

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

SM Investments | Pasay City | On-site

At SM Investments, we shape sustainable growth stories that uplift industries and communities. Join one of the Philippines leading conglomerates and help safeguard a dynamic ecosystem of retail, banking, and property businesses.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly motivated Cyber Security Vulnerability professional who will lead vulnerability management and remediation efforts across our organization. You will drive assessments, automation, threat monitoring, and risk analysis to ensure a secure and compliant environment.

What You'll Do:

Vulnerability & Compliance Management

• Lead daily infrastructure and application vulnerability scanning and onboarding
• Analyze scan results, prepare reports, and coordinate timely remediation
• Conduct policy compliance scans and maintain updated security records

Automation & Feasibility

• Identify opportunities to automate security processes
• Develop and improve automation initiatives
• Perform feasibility studies for new security measures

Threat Monitoring & Risk Assessment

• Track daily threat intel, bulletins, and industry trends
• Handle risk assessments for new apps, architectures, and exemption requests (WAF, Snyk, whitelisting, etc.)
• Provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks

Periodic Security Operations

• Manage policy configuration, onboarding, firewall rule reviews, and password audits
• Coordinate remediation activities across teams

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of security principles, vulnerability management, and risk analysis
• Familiarity with VA tools, threat intelligence, and automation
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Development experience is an advantage
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus

Why Join Us

Be part of a team that protects the digital backbone of one of the country's largest and most influential conglomerates. If you're passionate about security, continuous improvement, and high-impact work — we'd love to meet you.