Robert Half's client is looking for an individual who will develop and implement a comprehensive vulnerability management program that aligns with client business objectives and risk appetite. The individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within the IT organization and build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders across the organization, ensuring that vulnerability management priorities are well understood and integrated into business processes.Responsibilities:• Drive continuous improvements in vulnerability management processes and tools• Implement best practices in vulnerability management and guide the program accordingly• Balance the effectiveness and efficiency of existing vulnerability management tools and technologies• Provide support and maintain tools required for the vulnerability management program• Assess the business risk of new vulnerabilities to prioritize remediation efforts/focusDeliverables:1. Develop and deliver regular reporting metricsa. Compliance with established timelines for remediationb. Percentage of critical patches installed within 30 days.i. Differentiate between PCs and servers.ii. Differentiate Manufacturing vs corporate systems.c. Vulnerability trending reports (monthly & quarterly)d. Third party software remediation for critical updates/patchese. Inventory of Operating Systems in use, by version2. Develop vulnerability management and tracking system3. Develop escalation process for risk exceptions or extensions4. Develop process to identify zero-day vulnerabilities in the environment5. Develop remediation testing and roll-out procedures based on role and responsibilities6. Develop standard reporting template/dashboard for Executive reporting