Sr. Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management

Alkami

Remote Actively hiring
Remote (Home Office, US) Posted 46 days ago $112,000–$140,000 / year
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TL;DR

Alkami seeks a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Vulnerability Management to lead and enhance its enterprise vulnerability management program as a hands-on contributor. This role involves partnering with various teams like Security Architecture, IT, SRE, Compliance, and engineering to identify, prioritize, communicate, and remediate vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments using AI-driven automation and metrics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in vulnerability management within a SaaS environment, along with hands-on expertise in platforms like Wiz, Tenable, Qualys, and familiarity with cloud security tools such as Prisma Cloud. Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential, alongside skills in threat modeling, exposure management, and risk assessment beyond basic patching.

Skills

Wiz Tenable Qualys Rapid7 Vulcan Kenna CVSS AWS Azure GCP Prisma Cloud Orca Docker Kubernetes NIST CSF PCI DSS SOC 2 ISO 27001 Jira ServiceNow CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Own and advance the enterprise vulnerability management lifecycle with a focus on scanning, triage, risk scoring, remediation tracking, validation, and continuous improvement.
  • Leverage AI systems to automate patches and configuration changes for near real-time resolution of exploits.
  • Optimize the vulnerability management platform and tools for accurate, automated, and scalable coverage across environments.
  • Develop and deliver meaningful metrics and executive reporting on vulnerability posture and remediation performance.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, track, and mitigate risks tied to unsupported technologies and cloud-native vulnerabilities.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years in vulnerability management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • Hands-on expertise with multiple vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Wiz, Tenable).
  • Strong knowledge of CVSS scoring frameworks and risk-based prioritization models.
  • Experience with cloud security tools and CSPM/CNAPP platforms like Prisma Cloud.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Understanding of operating systems, networking, and major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

Market check

Salary context

This $112,000–$140,000 range sits above 9% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,000–$205,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$188,286

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Alkami

Alkami Technology is a cloud-based digital banking solutions provider offering retail and business banking platforms to credit unions and banks to help them compete with larger financial institutions. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Banking

Alkami currently has 17 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 17 roles with salary data.

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