Manager, Vulnerability Management

Altice USA; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 133,661 - 219,586; Full time

Job summary

Optimum in New York is seeking a Vulnerability Management Manager to identify, assess, and drive remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization's infrastructure, applications, and endpoints.

You will partner with IT operations, engineering, architecture, and security teams to ensure timely patching, risk reduction, and compliance with security standards. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for prioritizing findings and influencing leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in vulnerability management, patch management, or security operations.
• At least one security certification such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, CrowdStrike Exposure Management).
• Familiarity with patch management tools and platforms (e.g., SCCM, Intune, WSUS, JAMF, Ansible).
• Knowledge of CVE, CVSS, NIST, CIS benchmarks, and common threat vectors.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical risk to non-technical stakeholders, by assessing and focusing on business impact – Experience supporting compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native vulnerability tools, as well as code platforms.
• Familiarity with AI Tools and AI First mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the Vulnerability Management program.
• Oversee strategic development of the team, including general administrative tasks such as employee work schedules, delegating responsibilities, and ensure team is meeting goals as defined by the Product and Technology organization
• Develop and oversee a patch management program
• Communicates key findings, road blockers, major risks etc. to the Vulnerability Management Steering Committee and corporate leadership in a timely manner, as required
• Fulfils all compliance and audit responsibilities, as related to the position
• Develops and drives program strategy, roadmap, and objectives, in alignment with organizational policies and goals
• Establishes workstream and communication channels between relevant teams such as Threat Intelligence and Security Operations Center
• Evaluates and adjust current program framework, on an annual basis, to ensure security controls enforced are in alignment with industry and organization best practices
• Administration of vulnerability management reporting and tracking tools, including maintaining integrations with on prem, cloud, and code vulnerability management platforms
• Participate in additional projects and tasks, at the direction of Security Leadership

Skills

Vulnerability management

Patch management

Communication to non-technical

Cybersecurity risk awareness

Cloud platforms familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Security certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH, GSEC)

Tools

Tenable

Qualys

Rapid7

CrowdStrike Exposure Management

SCCM/Intune/WSUS

Job description

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast‑paced world of connectivity, and we’re on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn’t just a luxury anymore – it’s a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you’ll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high‑speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team‑oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

We are Optimum!

Job Summary

The Vulnerability Management Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and driving remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization’s infrastructure, applications, and endpoints. This role partners closely with IT operations, engineering, architecture, and security teams to ensure timely patching, risk reduction, risk remediation, and compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires an individual with strong communication and organizational skills, and the technical capability to understand, interpret, and prioritize vulnerability findings.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the Vulnerability Management program
• Oversee strategic development of the team, including general administrative tasks such as employee work schedules, delegating responsibilities, and ensure team is meeting goals as defined by the Product and Technology organization
• Develop and oversee a patch management program
• Communicates key findings, road blockers, major risks etc. to the Vulnerability Management Steering Committee and corporate leadership in a timely manner, as required
• Fulfils all compliance and audit responsibilities, as related to the position
• Develops and drives program strategy, roadmap, and objectives, in alignment with organizational policies and goals
• Establishes workstream and communication channels between relevant teams such as Threat Intelligence and Security Operations Center
• Evaluates and adjust current program framework, on an annual basis, to ensure security controls enforced are in alignment with industry and organization best practices
• Administration of vulnerability management reporting and tracking tools, including maintaining integrations with on prem, cloud, and code vulnerability management platforms
• Participate in additional projects and tasks, at the direction of Security Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in vulnerability management, patch management, or security operations
• At least one security certification such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, GSEC, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and enterprise infrastructure
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, CrowdStrike Exposure Management)
• Familiarity with patch management tools and platforms (e.g., SCCM, Intune, WSUS, JAMF, Ansible)
• Knowledge of CVE, CVSS, NIST, CIS benchmarks, and common threat vectors
• Ability to clearly communicate technical risk to non-technical stakeholders, by assessing and focusing on business impact – Experience supporting compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS)
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native vulnerability tools, as well as code platforms
• Familiarity with AI Tools and AI First mindset

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job‑related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in New York is $133,661.00 – $219,586.00 / year. For other locations, please inquire with your recruiter. The rates/ranges provided herein are the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and do not reflect future job opportunity.