Threat & Vulnerability Management Lead

Threat & Vulnerability Management Leadat LiveRampSan Francisco, CA OR New York City, NY OR RemoteAbout LiveRamp LiveRamp is the trusted platform that makes data accessible and meaningful.Our services power people-based customer experiences that improve the relevance of marketing and allow consumers to better connect with the brands and products they love. We thrive on solving the toughest technical and customer challenges, and we’re always looking for smart, compassionate people to help us blaze a trail.Mission:LiveRamp makes it safe and easy to connect the world’s data, people, and applications.About This PositionLiveRamp is seeking an experienced leader to drive all aspects of our Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) program, while working in a consultative fashion with the Business Technology, engineers and development communities.As the Threat & Vulnerability Management Lead, you will report to the Director of Information Security Operations, and work with cross-functional teams and external parties to support threat and vulnerability management, develop and track appropriate remediation plans, and deliver clear and accurate reports detailing Liveramp’s security posture.You will help ensure that all systems and software are deployed and implemented to the highest security standards and drive the identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization. Additionally, you willuse various security tools to identify, classify and track remediation of vulnerabilities in our systems, and track of remediation of vulnerabilities as they are handed off to the other teams.This position can be based out of any of our LiveRamp offices in the US, or be based Remotely.Role Responsibilities

Drive the configuration of vulnerability assessment tools, work with teams performing scans, oversee the research, analysis and prioritization of identified vulnerabilities, and provide guidance for the overall TVM program involving identifying relevant threats, providing corrective action recommendations, and summarizing and reporting results

Deliver strategic thought-leadership for multiple information security disciplines, for example penetration testing, vulnerability management, secure application development, and remediation of identified vulnerabilities.Manage vendor relationships with the vulnerability scanning tool provider, including annual renewal of contract, timing for releases, resolution of issues reported

Identify and determine the overall vision of the vulnerability management program at LiveRamp

Facilitate postmortem for vulnerability incidents and root cause analysis for operational deficiencies inside security infrastructure (eg system outages etc)

Drive the deployment and usage of tools to perform infrastructure vulnerability assessments, in addition to identifying and resolving any false positive findings in assessment results

Oversee regular reporting configuration to reveal vulnerabilities to enable the working team to take appropriate action and remediate impacted assets

Identify timelines/programs and guide teams to address vulnerabilities, including system patching, deployment of specialized controls, code or infrastructure changes, and changes in build engineering processes

Manage tracking and remediation of vulnerabilities by leveraging agreed-upon action plans and timelines with responsible technology partners and support teams

Identify project roadblocks and work with management to resolve them

Design and oversee the delivery of actionable dashboards and scorecards

Review and coordinate changes to patching policies, procedures, standards, and audit work programs in a continuous improvement model

Drive protection of valuable information and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of data through: Knowledge of security management, network & protocols, data, and application security solutions; Knowledge of industry trends, including current and emerging risks; Monitoring and researching industry information and intelligence for zero-day threats and vulnerabilities that impact the organization

Determine, define, and oversee the implementation of data protection strategy and approve data protection policies and standards across various technologies, including but not limited to G Suite, On-Prem, Legacy Systems

Routinely review data protection strategy for the enterprise

Design enterprise data protection technology solutions to protect the collection, creation, storage, use, transmission, and disposal of data

Organize and oversee the management and implementation of Enterprise Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and processes, specifically for the maintenance, testing, and review of DLP rules, and provide oversight to the managed services provider

Stay abreast of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, guidelines, and industry developments relating to data protection, privacy, security, and data governance. Provide analysis of impacts to key stakeholders

Influence behavior to reduce risk and foster risk management awareness throughout the organization

Provide ongoing training and awareness on TVM and data protection programs, control objectives, and expectations through awareness campaigns across the organization

Assess and advise on the mitigation of data risks in new products and services

Assist with data ethics, privacy, and compliance reviews and audits

Participate in annual data governance, privacy, and compliance assessments of data source

Continue improving existing process by automation and integration

Your Experience & Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent educational or professional experience/qualifications

5+ years experience in a Vulnerability Management or related Information Security role

Experience with end-to-end Vulnerability Management processes (e.g., VM lifecycle) and tools (eg host-based and application scanners), patch management, GRC tools, and ITSM

Working knowledge of common tools used in the Vulnerability Management process, including ITSM, CMDB, and AirWatch

Advanced understanding of operating system and application security, administration, and debugging

Understanding of security controls (e.g. access control, auditing, authentication, encryption, integrity, physical security, and application security)

Well versed in operating systems such as Windows environments, Active Directory, VPN systems, encryption schemas and algorithms, various authorization and authentication mechanisms/software, network monitoring and sniffing, TCP/IP networks , and vulnerability and threat management tools

Experience with conducting and overseeing security assessments

Experience with Cloud security, networks, firewalls, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management (preferably Rapid7 insightVM), Log Management and Patch Management

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred

About YouYou are an excellent communicator, with strong relationship building skills, are self motivated when given strategic goals, and have a strong executive presence, coupled with knowledge of business administration and organization financial reporting and budgeting.Your knowledge and experience will also include:

Strong working knowledge of Vulnerability Management and Security Testing life cycles, processes, and procedures

Strong understanding of Information Security principles and technologies, technical information, and security concepts related to threat landscapes

Accurate perspective on severity of vulnerabilities detected by vulnerability scanners, vendor advisories, and other vulnerability input sources

Ability to provide guidance and advice related to all vulnerability management issues.

Familiarity with industry blogs and key publications in the field of security and awareness of any recent significant security events

Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving and evaluative skills, and an ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options, and make conclusions and recommendations

Demonstrated ability to recognize, interpret, and communicate vulnerability management information effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Demonstrable expert level knowledge in implementation and use of Nexpose.

Strong understanding and knowledge of data protection and privacy policies, and data loss prevention (DLP) methodologies

Demonstrated ability to translate business, risk, and regulatory requirements into data protection solutions, and to effectively communicate those solutions to business leaders and executives

Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing technology and process solutions to reduce the potential risk of data compromise

Proficient in NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and cyber security risk management programs

Understanding of the entire ecosystem of data protection architecture and implementation: Encryption, tokenization, masking, and redaction; DLP; Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Employee Benefits

People - Work with talented, collaborative, and friendly people who love what they do

Food - Enjoy catered meals, boundless snacks, and the occasional food truck

Fun - We host events such as game nights, happy hours, camping trips, and sports leagues

Stock - Every employee is a shareholder in our company

Health & Saving - Receive the benefits of comprehensive health, dental, vision and disability insurance along with a 401k matching plan and gym reimbursement

Location - This position can be based out of any of our LiveRamp offices in the US, or be based Remotely.

LiveRamp is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer(AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled)and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics or other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.