Senior Vulnerability Specialist (Infra)

Citizens; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid time off policy

Job summary

Citizens is looking for a Senior Security Automation Engineer with a strong focus on enhancing the Vulnerability Management program through automation and orchestration. You will design solutions that improve efficiency and risk-based remediation at scale.

Your role includes collaborating with teams across engineering, cloud, and security, developing integrations and automating workflows. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in security automation are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security automation, or Vulnerability Management.
• Strong scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, REST APIs, and automation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automation solutions supporting enterprise Vulnerability Management.
• Develop integrations across vulnerability management platforms, ServiceNow, and cloud environments.
• Improve and optimize Vulnerability Management workflows and operational processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Security automation

Vulnerability Management

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Integration using APIs

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, GSEC, GCSA, or cloud security certifications

Tools

Qualys

Tenable

Wiz

ServiceNow

Job description

Senior Security Automation Engineer, Vulnerability Management

Senior Security Automation Engineer responsible for advancing the enterprise Vulnerability Management program through automation, orchestration, and process optimization. Focus on improving efficiency, scalability, and data quality across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments. Partner with Vulnerability Management, Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud, and ServiceNow teams to enable risk based remediation at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Security Automation and Engineering

• Design, build, and maintain automation solutions supporting enterprise Vulnerability Management
• Develop integrations across vulnerability management platforms, ServiceNow, cloud environments, CMDB, reporting systems, and security tools
• Automate vulnerability intake, enrichment, correlation, prioritization, assignment, exception handling, and remediation tracking
• Reduce manual processes through scripting, APIs, orchestration, and workflow automation

Platform and Workflow Optimization

• Improve and optimize Vulnerability Management workflows and operational processes
• Build automated dashboards, metrics, and reporting for operational and executive stakeholders
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement scalable automation solutions
• Enhance asset inventory correlation, remediation validation, SLA tracking, and risk based prioritization

Data Engineering and Integration

• Develop and maintain scripts, APIs, and data pipelines supporting vulnerability data normalization and enrichment
• Integrate security platforms including Qualys, Tenable, Wiz, ServiceNow, and cloud technologies
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across platforms and reporting systems
• Support data analysis and reporting for regulatory, audit, and operational requirements

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, engineering, and security teams to improve remediation workflows and maturity
• Support automation aligned with DevSecOps and enterprise modernization initiatives
• Research emerging technologies and identify opportunities for automation and scalability
• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement across the Vulnerability Management ecosystem

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security automation, or Vulnerability Management
• Strong scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages
• Experience integrating security tools and workflows using APIs and automation platforms
• Familiarity with Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Wiz, and ServiceNow
• Strong understanding of Vulnerability Management processes and remediation workflows
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, REST APIs, and automation best practices
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ServiceNow SecOps or Vulnerability Response
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
• Experience with cloud and container security technologies
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS, NIST, or FFIEC
• Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, GSEC, GCSA, or cloud security certifications preferred

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is from $96,000 to $135,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to, the budget, work location, relevant skills, and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity and paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs, and more. Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory paid sick or paid time away policies of local and state jurisdictions in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit our Careers site - https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer‑centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.