The Vulnerability Management Manager is a global role within ION’s central services division, supporting the Group Security strategy through the identification, mitigation, and remediation of information security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and risks. This role reports to the Global Head of IT Security, who reports to the Group CISO.As a member of the ION Security team, you will build and lead a team of Security professionals specializing in Vulnerability Management, managing partners and vendor deliverables, and developing a strategy for a world-class Vulnerability Management program. Your team will perform discovery scanning, risk assessments, mitigation activities, continuous validation, and lessons learned workshops to improve processes across Group Security and Verticals.We seek a diligent, dedicated, creative, and motivated individual with excellent communication skills, capable of building relationships with teams of varying technical abilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive cybersecurity experience, at least 10+ years in security roles, with a focus on Vulnerability Management.Key Responsibilities:This role may require out-of-hours work for 24x7 global operations.Ensure team objectives and development plans align with company OKRs.Act as escalation point for security tooling issues and critical breaches.Responsible for team development, upskilling, and mentoring.Protect and defend:

Manage vulnerability management tools, drive improvements, and ensure ROI.Operate and maintain:

Configure, tune, and operate vulnerability controls, manage reporting, and drive process improvements.Maintain quality in ticketing and runbook documentation.Maintain vendor relationships and foster continuous improvement.Participate in CAB, Tool review, and Architecture Review Boards.As part of the ION IT Security Team, you will:Execute BAU tasks to meet KPIs and SLAs, and deliver security projects.Stay current with security news, threats, and vulnerabilities.Lead efforts to respond to security incidents.Identify, review, and prioritize vulnerability remediation.Document and follow security processes, creating system documentation.Review vulnerability management systems for compliance and best practices, providing security recommendations.Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:Degree or certifications in a technology-related field; certifications like Security+, CISSP, etc., are highly desirable.10+ years in Vulnerability Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.Proven experience building and leading global Vulnerability Management programs.Strong technical background in security, risk management, and frameworks like NIST/SANS.Excellent leadership, communication, and reporting skills.Knowledge of vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys), cloud security, and network concepts.About us:We’re a diverse group providing trading and workflow automation software, analytics, and consulting to financial institutions and governments. Founded in 1999, we have over 13,000 employees worldwide, serving over 40,000 customers, including many Fortune 500 companies and central banks.ION is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, fostering a supportive environment for all backgrounds and experiences.

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