Senior Vulnerability Management Remediation Lead - Tanium

Senior Vulnerability Management Remediation Lead (Tanium) 6+ month contract McKinney, TX (Onsite 4 days) Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Vulnerability Management Remediation Lead to drive enterprise-wide vulnerability remediation efforts to completion. This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role requiring deep Tanium expertise, strong technical skills, and the ability to hold teams accountable for remediation outcomes. This individual will not only perform patching and remediation but will also lead remediation initiatives, escape blockers, track progress, and ensure vulnerabilities are driven to closure. The ideal candidate is persistent, metrics‑driven, and comfortable challenging resistance to achieve security objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute enterprise vulnerability remediation efforts using Tanium Patch, Deploy, Comply, and Interact . Drive vulnerabilities from identification through validation and closure. Own remediation timelines and ensure adherence to SLAs. Escalate aging or high‑risk vulnerabilities and remove organizational roadblocks. Partner with infrastructure, application, cloud, and operations teams to enforce remediation accountability. Develop and manage patching campaigns, maintenance windows, and emergency deployments. Validate remediation through rescans, reporting, and compliance verification. Analyze vulnerability trends and provide executive‑level reporting and risk summaries. Track remediation metrics (MTTR, SLA compliance, critical vulnerability aging). Lead remediation efforts for zero‑day and critical vulnerabilities. Implement process improvements to enhance remediation efficiency and coverage. Mentor junior team members and promote remediation best practices. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management, patch management, or systems engineering. Deep hands‑on experience with Tanium (Patch, Comply, Deploy, Interact, Asset) in large enterprise environments. Strong Windows and/or Linux systems administration background. Experience working with vulnerability scanning platforms (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7). Proven experience driving remediation programs to closure across multiple teams. Strong understanding of CVSS, risk prioritization, and exploitability analysis. Experience delivering executive‑level reporting and risk presentations. Strong knowledge of change management and enterprise IT operations. Experience integrating Tanium with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms. Experience in regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, federal). Knowledge of CIS benchmarks, NIST frameworks, or other compliance standards. Automation/scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash). Tanium Certified Operator or equivalent certifications. Results‑driven and persistent—pushes remediation efforts to completion. Strong leadership presence without direct authority. Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and enforce accountability. Exceptional organizational and follow‑up skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable presenting remediation status and risk exposure to senior leadership. Ability to operate with urgency in high‑risk scenarios. Critical vulnerabilities remediated within SLA. Reduction in vulnerability aging backlog. Improved MTTR and compliance metrics. Clear executive visibility into remediation status and risk posture. Documented and repeatable remediation processes. Estimated Min Rate: $44.10 Estimated Max Rate: $70.00 Benefits Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr