What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Consultant, Vulnerability Management position at Cyderes?
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Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
About the Role:
As a Consultant at Cyderes, you will independently conduct vulnerability assessments, interpret scan results, and collaborate with client IT teams to support patching and mitigation efforts. This role involves managing day-to-day vulnerability operations with increasing autonomy in analysis, reporting, and client engagement.
Responsibilities:- Independently conduct vulnerability assessments across diverse client environments and platforms.
- Analyze scan results, assess risk levels, and provide actionable remediation guidance.
- Collaborate with client IT teams and stakeholders to support patching, mitigation, and clarify findings.
- Deliver high-quality customer engagements, ensuring clear communication, timely delivery, and alignment with client expectations.
- Provide consulting expertise to clients on vulnerability management best practices, threat exposure, and remediation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and managed service commitments for MSS deliverables.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of playbooks, SOPs, and operational documentation.
- Support continuous improvement of scanning, reporting, and triage workflows.
- Working knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle and Tanium.
- Hands-on experience with VM platforms and SIEM/ITSM integrations.
- Communication skills to translate technical findings into client-ready outputs.
- 5 years in cybersecurity consulting.
- One or more relevant certifications (CEH, GSEC, or vendor-specific certification in a VMS product (e.g. Qualys Certified Specialist)).
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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