VnP Technical Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Security Engineer tosupport our cybersecurity operations with a focus on vulnerability patching and IOC(Indicators of Compromise) scanning. This role is critical in maintaining the securityhygiene of our infrastructure by ensuring timely remediation of vulnerabilities andearly detection of threats through IOC analysis.

Vulnerability Management & Patching

• Perform regular vulnerability assessments using tools such as Tenable.
• Perform regular patch testing in staging environments
• Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, and coordinate with systemowners for timely patch deployment.
• Maintain and improve automated patching workflows in on-prem environments.
• Track patch compliance and generate reports for internal stakeholders and audit purposes

IOC Scanning & Threat Detection

• Conduct IOC scans across endpoints, servers, and network devices using EDR/XDR and SIEM platforms.
• Investigate IOC hits and escalate potential threats to the incident response team.
• Integrate threat intelligence feeds to update IOC databases and improve detection capabilities.
• Support threat hunting activities by identifying patterns and anomalies in system logs and network traffic.

Operation Support

• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to minimize downtime during patching cycles.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for vulnerability remediation and IOC scanning.
• Reporting of IOC Scanning and Vulnerability Patching status
• Participate in security incident response efforts, providing technical analysis and remediation support.

• 25 years of experience in systems/networks administration, or IT operations with an interest in cybersecurity
• Practical, hands-on experience in patch testing and deployment for one or more of thefollowing technologies:
  • Operating Systems:Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Network Devices:Cisco switches, Fortigate firewalls
  • Virtualization Platforms:VMware vCenter, ESXi
• Scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python) are a plus for automation tasks.