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Other responsibilities include overseeing the governance and compliance aspects of the Patch and Vulnerability Management (PVM) program, performing tracking, reporting, evaluation and escalation regarding the status of the PVM program, facilitating governance and steering committees, and prioritizing patch risks over time to ensure the organization's security posture remains robust and compliant with industry standards.What You'll DoExecute patch deployment activities across servers, desktops, network devices, and other IT assets under the guidance of the PVM ManagerCollaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to coordinate patching efforts based on risk assessments and criticalityUtilize patch management tools (e.g., Microsoft SCCM, WSUS, Ivanti, Tanium) to apply and verify patches in accordance with defined schedulesUse vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7) to assist in identifying and assessing system vulnerabilitiesAssist in analyzing scan results, tracking remediation progress, and escalating high-risk issues to the manager or relevant teamsMonitor and report on the status of the PVM program, including patch compliance metrics, vulnerability remediation timelines, and risk assessmentsDevelop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into the PVM program's effectiveness and areas for improvementFacilitate governance and steering committee meetings related to vulnerability management, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirementsTrack aging vulnerabilities and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely remediation, escalating issues as necessaryAssist in developing and enforcing policies, standards, and procedures related to patch and vulnerability managementStay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes that may impact the organization's security postureSupport audits and assessments by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance with security frameworks such as PCI, NCUA, FFIEC, and othersHelp develop and maintain compliance reports and dashboards that monitor patch status and adherence to SLAsParticipate in planning and execution of maintenance windows and rollback testingDocument patching activities, exceptions, and remediation steps for audit and compliance purposesStay current on relevant threat intelligence, vendor patch releases, and industry best practicesMaintain awareness of regulatory standards (e.g., PCI, NCUA, FFIEC) related to patch and vulnerability managementParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation, accuracy, and efficiency in patching workflowsSupport after-hours patching and emergency response efforts as neededPerform other duties as assignedThe selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and confidentiality of all account and related information which is part of their work and for ensuring that his/her work is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act.Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job ExperienceHigh school diploma or GEDFour or more years of technology work experience directly relevant to the listed duties; 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