Vulnerability Management Engineer (OT)

Appathon.Ai; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Appathon.Ai in Greensboro, NC is seeking a hands-on Vulnerability Management Engineer (OT) to identify, assess, and remediate security weaknesses across OT environments. You will work with IT, engineering, and operations teams to prioritize risks, coordinate remediation, and maintain documentation.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, willingness to travel for on-site assessments, and experience with OT vulnerability tools such as ServiceNow, Qualys, Tanium, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in Vulnerability Management, particularly within OT environments.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk identification, prioritization, and remediation processes.
• Experience coordinating remediation with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments across OT systems and environments and prioritize remediation.
• Coordinate remediation activities with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams.
• Track remediation progress and verify completed remediation; maintain records and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow Vulnerability Management

Qualys

Tanium

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Hiring: Vulnerability Management Engineer (OT)

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Division: Cybersecurity Specialization: Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation Travel: Required based on business needs

We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Engineer (OT) to support vulnerability identification, assessment, risk management, and remediation across enterprise Operational Technology (OT) environments.

This hands-on cybersecurity role involves working with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to identify security weaknesses, prioritize risks, coordinate remediation, maintain documentation, and continuously improve OT security practices.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct vulnerability assessments across OT systems and environments. Analyze vulnerability findings, assess cybersecurity risks, and prioritize remediation based on operational requirements. Coordinate remediation activities with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams. Track remediation progress, follow up on outstanding vulnerabilities, and verify completed remediation. Maintain vulnerability assessment records, remediation documentation, reports, and compliance status. Communicate security findings, risks, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to strengthen OT cybersecurity practices. Provide training and guidance on vulnerability management processes, tools, and best practices. Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and identify opportunities to improve vulnerability management workflows. Participate in on-site assessments and travel as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience. Proven hands-on experience in Vulnerability Management, particularly within OT environments. Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk identification, prioritization, and remediation processes. Experience coordinating remediation with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity stakeholders. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse, geographically distributed teams. Strong documentation and organizational skills. Proactive approach to learning new technologies and cybersecurity practices. Willingness to travel for on-site assessments and cross‑functional collaboration as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Management. Hands‑on experience with Qualys vulnerability assessment and management solutions. Familiarity with Tanium and Microsoft Defender. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH. Experience supporting vulnerability management programs across large or geographically distributed organizations. Experience delivering cybersecurity training and awareness to technical and operational teams.

Tools & Technologies: ServiceNow Vulnerability Management, Qualys, Tanium, Microsoft Defender, OT Vulnerability Assessment, Security Risk Identification, Remediation Tracking, Vulnerability Reporting, Documentation, and Compliance Tracking.

Must-Have Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience. Proven hands‑on experience in Vulnerability Management, particularly within OT environments. Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk identification, prioritization, and remediation processes. Experience coordinating remediation with IT, engineering, operations, and cybersecurity stakeholders. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse, geographically distributed teams. Strong documentation and organizational skills. Proactive approach to learning new technologies and cybersecurity practices. Willingness to travel for on-site assessments and cross‑functional collaboration as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Management. Hands‑on experience with Qualys vulnerability assessment and management solutions. Familiarity with Tanium and Microsoft Defender. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH. Experience supporting vulnerability management programs across large or geographically distributed organizations. Experience delivering cybersecurity training and awareness to technical and operational teams.

Tools & Technologies: ServiceNow Vulnerability Management, Qualys, Tanium, Microsoft Defender, OT Vulnerability Assessment, Security Risk Identification, Remediation Tracking, Vulnerability Reporting, Documentation, and Compliance Tracking.