Manager, Threat & Vulnerability

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Houston, TX Job Type: Regular Full-time Job Number: 16182 Department: Universal Services Opening Date: 02/03/2026 Closing Date: 10/10/2026 11:59 PM Central Max Number of Applicants: 300 Position Description About Harris County and Universal Services: Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking a Manager, Threat & Vulnerability, to join our team. Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services. Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County's governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration. This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers. Position Overview: The Manager, Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) is responsible for safeguarding Harris County's information systems and critical assets by leading the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the Threat & Vulnerability Management program. This role provides both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for projects, services, and personnel within the Cybersecurity Threat & Vulnerability team, ensuring effective identification, prioritization, and remediation of security risks across the organization. The TVM Manager collaborates closely with infrastructure, SOC, GRC, and business stakeholders to align vulnerability management activities with county wide cybersecurity objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk-based decision-making. Job Responsibilities: Manage daily administrative functions and performance evaluations for direct reports within the Threat & Vulnerability Management scope of work. Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of Cybersecurity services, including: Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation Threat & Vulnerability Advisory Daily Threat Monitoring & Response Incident Response Firewall Change Requests Review and relevant approvals Lead or support projects such as multi-factor authentication, advanced threat protection, cloud security, web filtering, web application testing, SOC development, artificial intelligence, centralized logging/SIEM, etc. Communicate security vulnerabilities and risk impacts effectively to stakeholders and support mitigation efforts. Analyze vulnerability data for root cause analysis and trend identification. Design and implement long-term solutions to systemic security issues. Act as a subject matter expert on complex technical and business projects. Support Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigations and resolution efforts. Review and refine cybersecurity policies in partnership with the C(ISO), standards, and procedures for strategic alignment. Evaluate and select cybersecurity products and vendors through proof-of-concepts and formal assessments. Oversee the development of documentation and training materials, including: Project plans Executive presentations Technical reference documents Training/job aids Architecture diagrams Ensure consistent use of cybersecurity procedures and tools for vulnerability management and reporting. Stay informed about global threat landscapes, emerging technologies, and trends, and apply them to county operations. Balance business needs with security requirements and communicate tradeoffs clearly. Mentor junior managerial and technical staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution. Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive work experience in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proven leadership experience managing a team of 5 or more. Expertise in designing and implementing security technologies from concept to deployment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating across departments. Strong Experience with Leadership reporting, Vulnerability assessments, Incident Management & SOC coordination. NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Certifications: GIAC GVM / GREM / GCED CEH (or better: hands-on offensive experience) Vendor certs:Rapid7, SentinelOne / Defender One or more of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) CompTIA Security+ Experience: Hands-on experience with: Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools Security event monitoring and response platforms Threat intelligence gathering and analysis Experience in CIRT or other incident response efforts. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to resolve challenges through consensus and influence. Excellent technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Enthusiasm for cybersecurity and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. Broad understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls) and compliance regulations (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, CJIS). General Information Location: 406 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002 Work Arrangements: Hybrid - Specific schedule will be discussed with your direct Manager. 8 hours/days with on-call possibilities Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions: Health & Wellness Benefits Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Wellness Plan Life Insurance Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off (PTO) Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service) Eleven (11) County-observed holidays One (1) floating holiday per year Paid Parental Leave* Sick Leave Retirement Savings Benefit 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions: Professional learning & development opportunities Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan) Flexible work schedule* METRO RideSponsor Program* * Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application. High School or GED diploma Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 02 Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs. 03 Which of the following best describes your verifiable progressive work experience in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Less than five (5) years Five (5) years but less than six (6) years Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years Seven (7) years or more I do not have this experience 04 Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience ( Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ) If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided. 05 Which of the following professional certifications do you currently hold? Select all that apply: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) CompTIA Security+ N/A; None of the above 06 Do you have any of the following certifications?Select all that apply: GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) GREM (Reverse Engineering Malware) GCED (Certified Enterprise Defender) CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) (or better: hands-on offensive experience) Vendor certs: Rapid7, SentinelOne / Defender N/A; None of the above Required Question Harris County, TX