Director, Vulnerability Management

Finastra; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working arrangements

Health & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Finastra is seeking a Director of Vulnerability Management to lead the organization’s efforts in identifying, prioritizing, and governing cyber vulnerabilities across infrastructure, cloud, and applications. The role requires strategic leadership to embed security across the software development lifecycle and partner with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Security Operations.

The ideal candidate will drive risk‑based prioritization, establish governance, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Progressive cybersecurity experience with vulnerability management and related security disciplines.
• Experience leading security programs and communicating with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and mature the enterprise vulnerability management program across infrastructure, endpoints, cloud platforms, applications, containers, and third‑party technologies.
• Establish risk‑based prioritization methodologies considering exploitability, criticality, threat intel, and asset exposure.
• Define and maintain standards, procedures, remediation SLAs, exception processes, and governance frameworks.
• Drive remediation accountability and timely resolution of critical/high‑risk vulnerabilities.
• Lead executive reporting and board‑level metrics on vulnerability exposure and risk reduction.
• Coordinate enterprise response for critical vulnerabilities, zero‑day threats, and actively exploited issues.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security leadership

Executive communications

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Tenable

Qualys

Rapid7

GitHub Advanced Security

Veracode

Checkmarx

Job description

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Vulnerability Management to lead the organization's efforts to identify, prioritize, remediate, and govern cybersecurity vulnerabilities across infrastructure, cloud environments, applications, and internally developed products.

This leader will be responsible for advancing a mature, risk‑based vulnerability management program while partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Security Operations teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, program leadership, and stakeholder management skills to reduce enterprise risk and enable secure business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Vulnerability Management

• Own and mature the enterprise vulnerability management program across infrastructure, endpoints, cloud platforms, applications, containers, and third‑party technologies.
• Establish risk‑based prioritization methodologies that consider exploitability, business criticality, threat intelligence, and asset exposure.
• Define and maintain vulnerability management standards, operational procedures, remediation SLAs, exception processes, and governance frameworks.
• Drive accountability for remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of critical and high‑risk vulnerabilities.
• Lead executive reporting and board‑level metrics related to vulnerability exposure, remediation performance, and cyber risk reduction.
• Coordinate enterprise response efforts for critical vulnerabilities, zero‑day threats, and actively exploited security issues.

Program Governance & Risk Management

• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Audit, Privacy, and Legal teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and industry requirements.
• Manage vulnerability exception processes and risk acceptance frameworks.
• Support regulatory examinations, customer security assessments, internal audits, and external audits.
• Develop and maintain meaningful KPIs and KRIs that demonstrate program effectiveness and risk reduction.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing team of vulnerability management professionals.
• Foster strong partnerships across Engineering, Infrastructure, Operations, and business leadership teams.
• Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise to executive leadership on emerging threats, vulnerability trends, and secure product development practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• Progressive cybersecurity experience, including vulnerability management, application security, product security, or related security disciplines.
• Leadership experience managing security teams, programs, or enterprise initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading vulnerability management programs in large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Experience partnering with software engineering organizations and implementing secure development practices.
• Strong background in cyber risk management, governance, and executive communications.

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of vulnerability management frameworks, CVSS, exploitability analysis, threat intelligence integration, and remediation prioritization.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development practices and application security principles.
• Experience with vulnerability management and application security platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Microsoft Defender, GitHub Advanced Security, CodeQL, Veracode, Checkmarx, or similar solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and modern software architectures.
• Ability to communicate technical risks effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP
• CISM
• Relevant cloud security certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Product Security or DevSecOps transformation initiatives.
• Experience implementing secure‑by‑design principles within enterprise software development environments.
• Familiarity with software supply chain security and emerging secure software development regulations.
• Experience supporting highly regulated industries, including financial services, healthcare, insurance, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Experience leveraging automation and AI‑driven security capabilities to improve vulnerability management and security operations.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Data‑driven decision‑making and risk prioritization.
• Effective stakeholder management across technical and business functions.
• A commitment to talent development, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.Data‑driven decision‑making and risk prioritization.
• Effective stakeholder management across technical and business functions.
• A commitment to talent development, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement.

Success Measures

• Reduction of enterprise vulnerability exposure and risk.
• Improvement in remediation performance and SLA compliance.
• Increased adoption of secure development practices across engineering teams.
• Enhanced visibility and reporting of cyber risk to executive leadership.
• Successful integration of security into product and technology delivery processes.
• Positive audit, regulatory, and customer security assessment outcomes.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
• Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
• Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
• Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
• Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.

Applicants for this position need to be located in posted location or their immediate surrounding areas. Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any applicants who currently reside in New York City or California.