Cyber Testing & Scanning Leader

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. • Dallas, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cyber Testing & Scanning Leader is a senior-level role responsible for driving the organization’s vulnerability management strategy, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and remediation of security weaknesses across enterprise infrastructure. This position requires advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to maintain a resilient security posture.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools and SIEM/EDR platforms.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and adversary simulation techniques.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change.
• 7+ years in vulnerability management, threat operations, or related security roles.
• Previous experience using MITRE ATT&CK and adversary simulation techniques.
• Previous experience with SIEM/EDR platforms.
• Advanced scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional security initiatives and mentor teams.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• CISSP, CISA, GIAC GCIH, CompTIA CySA+, GEVA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the vulnerability management program roadmap aligned with organizational risk objectives.
• Establish governance for vulnerability lifecycle management, including prioritization frameworks and SLA enforcement.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning across network, cloud, and application environments using platforms such as Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7.
• Ensure comprehensive asset coverage and maintain accurate CMDB integration.
• Lead risk evaluation efforts using CVSS, QDS, and business impact analysis.
• Drive prioritization strategies for remediation based on exploitability and threat intelligence.
• Coordinate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to ensure timely patching and mitigation.
• Enforce SLA compliance (e.g., Critical: 7 days, High: 30 days, Medium: 60 days, Low: 180 days).
• Escalate systemic issues and propose long-term remediation strategies.
• Act as SME during incident investigations involving vulnerability exploitation.
• Partner with SOC and Threat Hunting teams to integrate vulnerability intelligence into detection and response workflows.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks (NYDFS, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
• Deliver executive-level dashboards and trend analysis on vulnerability posture and remediation progress.
• Own and optimize vulnerability management platforms.
• Design automation workflows and scripts (PowerShell, Python) for patch orchestration and reporting.
• Lead red team and penetration testing initiatives.
• Champion vulnerability-related awareness programs and tabletop exercises.

Benefits

• At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees