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Senior Vulnerability Specialist (Infra)

Citizens

Johnston, RIJob$96–135K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$96–135K/yr
Location
Johnston, RI
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Citizens is hiring a Senior Vulnerability Specialist (Infra). The Senior Security Automation Engineer is responsible for advancing the enterprise Vulnerability Management program through automation, orchestration, and process optimization. This role focuses on improving efficiency, scalability, and data quality across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments. The engineer will partner with various teams to enable risk-based remediation at scale.

Key focus areas include Design, build, and maintain automation solutions supporting enterprise Vulnerability Management, Develop integrations across vulnerability management platforms, ServiceNow, cloud environments, CMDB, reporting systems, and security tools, and Automate vulnerability intake, enrichment, correlation, prioritization, assignment, exception handling, and remediation tracking.

Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Cybersecurity Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, and Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity. Important skills include Scripting, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Integrating Security Tools, and API. Preferred (not required): Vulnerability Response, DevSecOps, CI CD Pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ScriptingPythonPowerShellBashIntegrating Security ToolsAPIAutomation PlatformsQualysTenableRapid7WizServiceNowVulnerability Management ProcessesRemediation WorkflowsCloud PlatformsAutomation Best PracticesAnalytical SkillsTroubleshootingCommunication SkillsVulnerability ResponseDevSecOpsCI CD PipelinesInfrastructure as CodeCloud Security TechnologiesContainer Security TechnologiesPCI DSSNISTFFIEC

Qualifications

5+ Years Cybersecurity Engineering Experience5+ Years Security Automation Experience5+ Years Vulnerability Management ExperienceBachelor's in Computer Science or Equivalent ExperienceBachelor's in Information Systems or Equivalent ExperienceCISSPSecurity+GSECGCSACloud Security CertificationsExperience in Large Enterprise or Regulated EnvironmentsDegree in Cybersecurity

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Senior Security Automation Engineer, Vulnerability Management

Summary

Senior Security Automation Engineer responsible for advancing the enterprise Vulnerability Management program through automation, orchestration, and process optimization. Focus on improving efficiency, scalability, and data quality across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments. Partner with Vulnerability Management, Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud, and ServiceNow teams to enable risk based remediation at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Security Automation and Engineering

  • Design, build, and maintain automation solutions supporting enterprise Vulnerability Management

  • Develop integrations across vulnerability management platforms, ServiceNow, cloud environments, CMDB, reporting systems, and security tools

  • Automate vulnerability intake, enrichment, correlation, prioritization, assignment, exception handling, and remediation tracking

  • Reduce manual processes through scripting, APIs, orchestration, and workflow automation

Platform and Workflow Optimization

  • Improve and optimize Vulnerability Management workflows and operational processes

  • Build automated dashboards, metrics, and reporting for operational and executive stakeholders

  • Identify process bottlenecks and implement scalable automation solutions

  • Enhance asset inventory correlation, remediation validation, SLA tracking, and risk based prioritization

Data Engineering and Integration

  • Develop and maintain scripts, APIs, and data pipelines supporting vulnerability data normalization and enrichment

  • Integrate security platforms including Qualys, Tenable, Wiz, ServiceNow, and cloud technologies

  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across platforms and reporting systems

  • Support data analysis and reporting for regulatory, audit, and operational requirements

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

  • Partner with infrastructure, cloud, engineering, and security teams to improve remediation workflows and maturity

  • Support automation aligned with DevSecOps and enterprise modernization initiatives

  • Research emerging technologies and identify opportunities for automation and scalability

  • Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement across the Vulnerability Management ecosystem

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security automation, or Vulnerability Management

  • Strong scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages

  • Experience integrating security tools and workflows using APIs and automation platforms

  • Familiarity with Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Wiz, and ServiceNow

  • Strong understanding of Vulnerability Management processes and remediation workflows

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, REST APIs, and automation best practices

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with ServiceNow SecOps or Vulnerability Response

  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code

  • Experience with cloud and container security technologies

  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS, NIST, or FFIEC

  • Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments

Education and Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience

  • Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, GSEC, GCSA, or cloud security certifications preferred

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is from $96,000 to $135,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to, the budget, work location, relevant skills, and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity and paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs, and more. Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory paid sick or paid time away policies of local and state jurisdictions in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit our Careers site - https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

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