Location: Remote work model with occasional visits to the client’s office in Katowice (approximately 3-4 days per month)
Availability: ASAP / within 1 month
Contract Type: B2B via Experis
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Tier 3/4 Risk & Vulnerability Management expert to lead the build, operationalization, and delivery readiness of a next-generation Risk & Vulnerability Management service. This role is critical to ensuring the service is implementable, scalable, customer-ready, and operationally effective within a managed services environment. Acting as a Delivery SME, you will work closely with Product Management, SOC teams, and Delivery teams to translate service concepts into standardized, executable, and scalable operations while bridging strategic objectives with day-to-day execution.
Responsibilities
Service Design & Delivery Readiness
- Translate product and service requirements into operational designs, including processes, tooling integrations, and delivery models
- Define delivery frameworks, SLAs, KPIs, and reporting models aligned with scalable managed services execution
- Partner with Product Management to operationalize defined service capabilities, ensuring feasibility, consistency, supportability, and delivery readiness
- Define ownership models (RACI) and support audit and compliance requirements
- Account for OT-specific constraints where patching is not feasible and define appropriate risk management approaches
- Translate vulnerability data into business risk insights and executive-level decision support
Service Launch & Operationalization
- Lead service implementation and rollout activities from a delivery perspective
- Define and implement operational processes aligned with ITIL best practices where applicable
- Drive integration of vulnerability scanners, ITOM platforms, SIEM solutions, and ticketing systems
- Develop and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure operational readiness across SOC and Delivery teams through training, knowledge transfer, and structured handoffs
- Drive standardization and repeatability of service delivery across multiple customers and environments
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Management, which owns the service definition and roadmap
- Collaborate with SOC teams to ensure execution alignment and effective escalation models
- Partner with Delivery teams responsible for day-to-day service execution
- Serve as a Tier 3/4 technical escalation point for complex risk and vulnerability management scenarios
- Engage effectively with customer stakeholders, internal leadership, and cross-functional teams
Automation & Continuous Improvement
- Drive automation initiatives to improve delivery efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness
- Develop and enhance workflow automation capabilities
- Implement and improve risk prioritization logic and decision-making processes
- Create and optimize reporting capabilities and operational dashboards
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve consistency across service delivery
- Promote an automation-first approach to service operations and continuous improvement
Requirements
Experience
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or risk management
- Proven experience operating at Tier 3/4 level, handling complex escalations and advanced technical scenarios
- Demonstrated track record of building and operationalizing managed security services with a strong delivery focus
Technical Expertise
- Strong hands-on experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar solutions
- Deep understanding of risk-based vulnerability prioritization methodologies, including CVSS, EPSS, and threat intelligence integration
- Solid understanding of SOC workflows, SIEM environments, and ITSM/ITOM platforms
- Experience with ServiceNow, particularly ITOM, SecOps, or Vulnerability Response modules, is highly preferred
Service Delivery & Operations
- Experience translating service requirements into operational processes, delivery models, runbooks, and procedures
- Strong knowledge of ITIL and service management principles
- Proven ability to deliver standardized, scalable, and repeatable managed services
Automation & Tools
- Experience with SOAR platforms and workflow automation solutions
- Ability to design and drive automation-first approaches that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across Product Management, SOC, and Delivery teams
- Ability to operate as a Delivery SME, effectively bridging strategy and execution
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience engaging customer stakeholders and internal leadership teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate effectively within complex enterprise environments
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA, particularly in the areas of security governance and risk management
- GIAC certifications such as GSEC, GPEN, or GCIA
- Vendor-specific certifications related to Tenable, Qualys, ServiceNow, or similar technologies
Our Offer
- Multisport card
- Private healthcare (Medicover)
- Access to an e learning platform
- Group life insurance