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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, IT Vulnerability Management - **Company:** American Airlines Inc - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Shell Script, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Software Security, Tanium Platform Expertise, Information Technology, Qualys, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1FD063C6CE9C4FF8BF64921145FACFD2/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training * 5+ years of Information Technology related experience * 4 years of Information Security related experience * 2 years of management/leadership experience, * Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training * 10 years of Information Technology related experience * 5+ years of Information Security related experience Skills, Licenses & Certifications * Hands-on experience with Vulnerability Management solutions like Tanium, Tenable, Defender, Qualys, and Nucleus * Working experience with scripting or programming (shell scripting, PowerShell, Python, etc.) * Information Security Certification such as: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GREM * Familiarity with NIST Special Publications (e.g. 800-53, 800-37) * Familiarity with PCI DSS Compliance standards and scanning practices * Experience managing work using Agile principles for planning and delivery * Strong technical aptitude, attention to detail and high commitment to quality * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Solution oriented, can define various pragmatic alternatives leading to appropriate Cybersecurity outcomes * Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative ## Description * The Manager of the Vulnerability Management team is responsible for achieving the goals of American Airlines' Cybersecurity program through the implementation of processes, procedures, and performance indicators related to infrastructure , identification and tracking open vulnerabilities, and incorporation of the latest threat intelligence. The Manager will be responsible for developing and driving the program strategy and roadmap, deploying and maintaining technology solutions, creating technical security policies leading and managing teams and deliverables, maintaining smooth operations, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met, and following policies and procedures. What you'll do This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. * Leads and manages the Vulnerability Management programs * Develops and drives the program strategy and roadmap according to American Airlines' Cybersecurity vision, frameworks, and policies * Designs, deploys, maintains, and fine-tunes Vulnerability Management solutions * Develops workflows with external teams: Application Security, and Cloud Security * Manages the team's goals, activities, and scheduling * Ensures effective vulnerability detection and remediation * Identifies chronic operational and security issues and ensures that they are managed appropriately * Manages and escalates roadblocks that may jeopardize security operations or increase risk to the company * Creates and maintains technical security policies, standards, , benchmarks, guidelines, and SOPs * Builds and manages a professional, creative, and collaborative team. Hires, coaches, and develops staff by serving as a senior mentor to the team. * Interfaces and collaborates with cross-functional teams and organizations, esp. to identify and engineer improvements, and remediate security vulnerabilities and mitigate risks * Conducts new technology/product evaluations through Proof of Concept (PoC) with other engineers and architects * Ensures team members follow proper procedures and that all procedures are documented in accordance with local guidelines * Oversees a team of up to 25 team members ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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