Vulnerability Management & Remediation Coordination Lead

Overview Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Vulnerability Management & Remediation Coordination Lead to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.   At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including: Highly competitive pay rates Local support staff for responsive, personal service Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing) Life insurance A 401(K) plan with company match Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.   Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Responsibilities Vulnerability Inventory and Baseline Establishment Review the Agency’s existing vulnerability data, including vulnerabilities identified through scanning, assessments, or other security tools. Establish and maintain a consolidated vulnerability baseline. Develop and document a remediation timeline for all identified vulnerabilities, reflecting current risk posture and aging. Risk Classification and Prioritization Ensure that vulnerabilities are categorized and prioritized based on risk, severity, exploitability, and potential impact to Agency operations. Align vulnerability classification and prioritization to applicable NIST guidance.  Validate that remediation timeframes align with Agency established expectations for different vulnerability risk levels. Remediation Coordination and Communication Coordinate remediation activities with system, server, and application owners. Communicate clear remediation expectations, risk context, and required timelines to responsible parties. Track remediation progress and identify blockers, dependencies, or delays impacting closure. Escalate overdue, high risk, or critical vulnerabilities to appropriate Agency governance or oversight bodies, in accordance with Agency processes. Tracking, Metrics, and Reporting Maintain ongoing tracking of vulnerability remediation status. Produce periodic status reports summarizing. Validation and Closure Validate remediation actions through available evidence, including vulnerability scan results or other supporting artifacts. Confirm closure of vulnerabilities in tracking systems once remediation is completed and validated. Ensure vulnerabilities that cannot be remediated within required timeframes are formally documented and supported by approved risk acceptance or exception documentation, in accordance with Agency policy. Program Improvement Support Identify process gaps, systemic issues, or control weaknesses affecting vulnerability remediation effectiveness. Provide recommendations for improving vulnerability remediation processes and accountability, aligned with NIST standards and Agency governance requirements. **Location of job: 100% Remote** Qualifications Minimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 8 Required Experience in Vulnerability Inventory and Baseline Establishment 8 Required Experience in Risk Classification and Prioritization 8 Required Experience in tracking vulnerability remediation 8 Required Experience in producing status reports 8 Required Experience in validating remediation actions through available evidence, including vulnerability scan results Apply To This Job