Threat & Vulnerability Program Manager

Harris County; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County seeks a Manager of Threat & Vulnerability Management to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the TVM program. The role oversees a cybersecurity team, aligning vulnerability management with county-wide objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include directing vulnerability scanning, incident response, and threat monitoring, coordinating with SOC, GRC, and infrastructure, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining documentation and training

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools.
• Experience in CIRT or other incident response efforts.
• Broad understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls) and compliance regulations (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, CJIS).
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Threat & Vulnerability Management program and team efforts.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning, remediation, and incident response activities.
• Collaborate with SOC, GRC, and infrastructure teams to align security efforts.
• Evaluate and select cybersecurity products and vendors.
• Develop documentation and training materials (plans, diagrams, job aids).

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Security monitoring

Technical writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

GIAC GVM / GREM / GCED

CEH

Rapid7

SentinelOne/Defender

SIEM

Job description

Harris County seeks a Manager of Threat & Vulnerability Management to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the TVM program. The role oversees a cybersecurity team, aligning vulnerability management with county-wide objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include directing vulnerability scanning, incident response, and threat monitoring, coordinating with SOC, GRC, and infrastructure, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining documentation and training