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Manager - Vulnerability Management

Delta Dental of California
$140,700 - $305,000
dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount
United States
Jun 27, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION The Manager for Vulnerability Management is responsible for developing and leading a high-performing team focused on vulnerability management, including vulnerability discovery, risk-based prioritization, and enterprise remediation coordination. This role oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of services that reduce technology risk through scalable vulnerability identification and tracking processes, finding ownership, and stakeholder collaboration. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with key enterprise partners - including architecture, engineering, infrastructure, and application teams - to ensure vulnerabilities are understood, prioritized appropriately, and addressed in alignment with business risk tolerance. Through technical expertise and operational leadership, the manager will advance the maturity of the organization's vulnerability management program and its integration with broader cyber risk functions. The ideal candidate will balance strong technical fluency with people leadership, operational execution, and the ability to inspire a high-performing team in a dynamic cybersecurity landscape. RESPONSIBILITIES Leads, coaches, and develops a team of engineers responsible for vulnerability discovery, assessment, risk-based prioritization, and remediation tracking across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Envisions, defines, designs, builds, staffs, and delivers vulnerability management processes and capabilities. Leads and supports the planning and execution of team goals and projects, including setting long-term strategy and making decisions about tools, technology, and staffing needs. Partners closely with stakeholders across technology, including architecture, engineering, infrastructure, application development, and cyber risk management teams to facilitate vulnerability communications, support remediation activities, and provide continuous reporting. Collaborates with enterprise risk, compliance, and threat intelligence teams to ensure vulnerability management aligns with the organization's overall risk management strategy. Ensures all project deliverables meet high standards for accuracy, completeness, and impact, and are delivered on time to support team and organizational objectives. Represents the vulnerability management program to senior leadership, delivering concise, risk-informed insights and recommendations. Manages program metrics, reporting, and performance indicators to demonstrate business value, operational maturity, and continuous improvement. Supports the organization's processes/methodologies, structure, culture, skills/experience, process support tools, knowledge resources, and other components. Contributes to team culture by modeling integrity, inclusivity, accountability, and collaboration. This list is not all-inclusive and you are expected to perform other duties as requested or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; at least 1+ years of supervisory/management experience. Industry certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, OSCP, or comparable security-related credentials are strongly preferred. Proven experience managing enterprise-scale vulnerability management programs and tools. Deep understanding of risk-based vulnerability management. Knowledge of vulnerability scoring systems (e.g., CVSS, CISA KEV, EPSS), security benchmarks (e.g., CIS, NIST), and risk quantification techniques. Proficiency in selecting, implementing, and managing vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., SAST, SCA, IAST, DAST, Network/Infrastructure, Cloud, etc.) across the technology stack. Experience designing and implementing automation for vulnerability management processes using generative AI, agent-based systems, large language models (LLMs), or machine learning to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability. Skilled in analyzing business and technical requirements and translating them into effective solutions, technical plans, roadmaps, budgets, and proposals that support cyber program growth and align with cyber and organizational goals. Proven expertise in developing, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams while fostering a mindful, inclusive, and trust-based team culture. Strong ability to build trust, partnerships, and mutual support across diverse teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to unique audiences and a strong emphasis on listening and understanding stakeholder needs. Proven record of complex and creative problem-solving, and the desire to build, influence, and improve programs, systems, and processes. Demonstrated background in strategic planning, service/program development, capability assessment, and building strong narratives to drive decision-making and create change. Ability to understand how individual and team efforts align with broader organizational objectives, and to make decisions with enterprise-wide impact in mind. Strong commitment to craftsmanship, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and clarity of work. Commitment to continuous learning with the ability to research and enhance technical and domain-specific knowledge to support rapidly changing environments. Skilled in coordinating multiple concurrent projects with a clear understanding of the project lifecycle, prioritization frameworks, and delivery expectations. Base Pay Information The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 25. $140,700 - $305,000 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes: Competitive base and incentive pay 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions Rich medical & pharmacy benefits 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities Employee discount program Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A. Important Work Authorization Information Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. #LI-Remote ABOUT THE TEAM At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all. We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie. Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us! Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. 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