HUD - Vulnerability Management Lead

cFocus Software seeks a Vulnerability Management Lead to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. 8+ years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity operations, or related discipline. Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Nessus, Qualys). Experience developing and managing POA&Ms in federal environments. Duties: Lead enterprise vulnerability management activities across network, endpoint, application, and cloud environments. Monitor cyber threats from government, financial markets, and industry sources to identify potential risks. Integrate and manage threat intelligence feeds (CISA, NIST, CVE, vendor advisories) to inform vulnerability prioritization. Continuously monitor CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog and ensure tracking through remediation. Conduct regular vulnerability scans using tools such as Tenable across all systems and platforms. Ensure comprehensive scanning coverage using automated and manual techniques. Analyze scan results to identify, prioritize, and document vulnerabilities based on severity, risk, and exploitability. Develop, manage, and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for vulnerability remediation. Coordinate with IT and system administrators to implement remediation plans and validate effectiveness. Track remediation progress and ensure vulnerabilities are resolved within required timelines. Perform risk assessments to evaluate likelihood, impact, and existing controls. Provide recommendations to stakeholders and partner teams to address vulnerabilities. Develop and maintain vulnerability management SOPs and integrate with SOC operational procedures. Generate monthly vulnerability management reports detailing findings, risk posture, and remediation status. Recommend improvements to vulnerability management processes and tools.