Vidant Health
Endpoint Vulnerability Management Engineer
Vidant Health, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834
Job Description
ECU Health
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
We are seeking a technically adept and proactive Engineer of Endpoint Vulnerability Management to lead the identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across enterprise endpoint environments. This role focuses on securing operating systems, enterprise applications, and third-party software deployed across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. The ideal candidate will drive remediation efforts in collaboration with IT, security, and application teams to reduce endpoint risk and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Competencies: Deep understanding of endpoint OS platforms and enterprise application ecosystems. Expertise in patch management, software deployment, and configuration baselines. Strong communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams. High attention to detail and ability to manage remediation timelines. Responsibilities
Execute and ensure effectiveness of vulnerability remediation activities for endpoint OS, enterprise applications, and associated third-party software. As needed, contribute to other vulnerability remediation activities in coordination with Cyber Security and other technology teams. Follow all applicable change management policies and procedures, and ensure optimal and minimal impact on business operations, services, systems, or end-user experience. Coordinate all vulnerability remediation activities with other technology teams, assuring alignment and optimal effectiveness and impact. Help update, communicate or negotiate risk levels, remediation timelines, and exception handling for assigned vulnerabilities. Ensure assigned endpoint vulnerability management process aligns with all applicable ECUH Cyber Security standards and policies Generate actionable reports for IT and security leadership, highlighting effectiveness and outcomes, helping define or communicate risk posture, process gaps and trends. Deploy OS and application patches using only approved tools and services Use automation to improve effectiveness of vulnerability mitigation steps, including deployments via approved automation tools, Group Policy, PowerShell, Python, or Bash Stay informed of emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and evolving attack vectors. Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity & 2 years of experience OR
High school diploma or higher with 5+ years of experience in IT engineering, System Administration, or Cybersecurity roles with bachelors degree preferred Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Powershell, Bash) Demonstrated mastery of vulnerability scanning and management platforms (eg, SCCM, InTune, CrowdStrike).
Other Information
Location - Hybrid - Greenville, NC
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
ECU Health
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
We are seeking a technically adept and proactive Engineer of Endpoint Vulnerability Management to lead the identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across enterprise endpoint environments. This role focuses on securing operating systems, enterprise applications, and third-party software deployed across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. The ideal candidate will drive remediation efforts in collaboration with IT, security, and application teams to reduce endpoint risk and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Competencies: Deep understanding of endpoint OS platforms and enterprise application ecosystems. Expertise in patch management, software deployment, and configuration baselines. Strong communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functional teams. High attention to detail and ability to manage remediation timelines. Responsibilities
Execute and ensure effectiveness of vulnerability remediation activities for endpoint OS, enterprise applications, and associated third-party software. As needed, contribute to other vulnerability remediation activities in coordination with Cyber Security and other technology teams. Follow all applicable change management policies and procedures, and ensure optimal and minimal impact on business operations, services, systems, or end-user experience. Coordinate all vulnerability remediation activities with other technology teams, assuring alignment and optimal effectiveness and impact. Help update, communicate or negotiate risk levels, remediation timelines, and exception handling for assigned vulnerabilities. Ensure assigned endpoint vulnerability management process aligns with all applicable ECUH Cyber Security standards and policies Generate actionable reports for IT and security leadership, highlighting effectiveness and outcomes, helping define or communicate risk posture, process gaps and trends. Deploy OS and application patches using only approved tools and services Use automation to improve effectiveness of vulnerability mitigation steps, including deployments via approved automation tools, Group Policy, PowerShell, Python, or Bash Stay informed of emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and evolving attack vectors. Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity & 2 years of experience OR
High school diploma or higher with 5+ years of experience in IT engineering, System Administration, or Cybersecurity roles with bachelors degree preferred Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Powershell, Bash) Demonstrated mastery of vulnerability scanning and management platforms (eg, SCCM, InTune, CrowdStrike).
Other Information
Location - Hybrid - Greenville, NC
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.