Discover a world of difference at Worldwide.
Director, Vulnerability and Threat Management
Discover a world of difference at Worldwide., Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27701
Vulnerability Management Engineer
We're a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world's most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs
in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit. The IT department is made up of seasoned professionals united in one common goal: to keep Worldwide's technical infrastructure operating at the highest levels for our employees and our customers. We are a global team comprised of numerous professionals including cyber security, artificial intelligence, IT helpdesk, application support, and more. What You Will Do
Lead the selection and implementation of a modern vulnerability management platform. Build and scale vulnerability management operations including discovery, scanning, and triage. Track remediation progress and enforce SLAs in partnership with infrastructure and platform teams. Harden systems including M365, Intune, SaaS platforms, and cloud workloads. Coordinate patching programs across business units and technical teams. Conduct and operationalize threat modeling for business-critical systems. Coordinate red/blue team activities and manage purple team exercises. Deliver threat exposure reporting and metrics to the SAO tower and the CISO. Engage in cross-functional governance forums and support audit readiness. What You Will Bring To The Role
Expertise in vulnerability scanning, patch management, and endpoint configuration. Strong knowledge of CrowdStrike, Microsoft Intune, M365, SaaS security, and cloud hardening. Experience in managing red/blue/purple team programs and interpreting outputs. Ability to work across departments to coordinate remediation and enforce SLAs. Clear communication and reporting skills for translating risk to executive stakeholders. Your Experience
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred). Minimum of 12 years of experience in vulnerability management or threat operations, with at least 3 in leadership. Hands-on experience with vulnerability tools and enterprise threat modeling. Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or OSCP preferred. Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful.
We're a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world's most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs
in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit. The IT department is made up of seasoned professionals united in one common goal: to keep Worldwide's technical infrastructure operating at the highest levels for our employees and our customers. We are a global team comprised of numerous professionals including cyber security, artificial intelligence, IT helpdesk, application support, and more. What You Will Do
Lead the selection and implementation of a modern vulnerability management platform. Build and scale vulnerability management operations including discovery, scanning, and triage. Track remediation progress and enforce SLAs in partnership with infrastructure and platform teams. Harden systems including M365, Intune, SaaS platforms, and cloud workloads. Coordinate patching programs across business units and technical teams. Conduct and operationalize threat modeling for business-critical systems. Coordinate red/blue team activities and manage purple team exercises. Deliver threat exposure reporting and metrics to the SAO tower and the CISO. Engage in cross-functional governance forums and support audit readiness. What You Will Bring To The Role
Expertise in vulnerability scanning, patch management, and endpoint configuration. Strong knowledge of CrowdStrike, Microsoft Intune, M365, SaaS security, and cloud hardening. Experience in managing red/blue/purple team programs and interpreting outputs. Ability to work across departments to coordinate remediation and enforce SLAs. Clear communication and reporting skills for translating risk to executive stakeholders. Your Experience
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred). Minimum of 12 years of experience in vulnerability management or threat operations, with at least 3 in leadership. Hands-on experience with vulnerability tools and enterprise threat modeling. Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or OSCP preferred. Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful.