IT Security Specialist III

Job Title: IT Security Specialist III (Vulnerability Management)

Location: Charlotte, NC or Richmond, VA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $77.35/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372310

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an IT Security Specialist III to join our dynamic Vulnerability Response team as an execution lead across the Control Tower and PMO. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in vulnerability management, ServiceNow Vulnerability Management, and Agile tools such as Jira, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive stakeholder engagement, and improve risk and remediation outcomes across Global Technology.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as execution lead for the Control Tower and PMO functions within Vulnerability Response.
• Drive awareness of program benefits across Global Technology teams and partners.
• Build community expertise, best practices, and training materials.
• Gather input for improvements and assist GIS through the ServiceNow implementation.
• Identify and align stakeholder leads to oversee the Tech Focus Group and Community of Practice.
• Provide ongoing communications and change management support.
• Capture and communicate program benefits throughout the year and maintain stakeholder and practitioner lists.
• Screen new CVEs for impact and coordinate remediation with GIS, CIO, and CTI/APSE teams.
• Monitor Risk Appetite and SPI metrics and plan countermeasures.
• Partner with GIS planning on upcoming changes, including VMPG and related initiatives.
• Resolve cross-technology issues and GIS change events with CIO teams.
• Support the incident command center for P1 and elevated P2 events.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ServiceNow Vulnerability Management expertise.
• Proficiency with Agile tools, including Jira.
• Experience in vulnerability management, CVE screening, and remediation coordination.
• Strong project and stakeholder management with the ability to lead forums and present to diverse audiences.
• Skills in problem resolution, analytical thinking, risk management, and result orientation.
• Knowledge of solution delivery processes, solution design, and technical strategy development.
• Collaboration, influence, adaptability, and business acumen, including financial management basics.

Preferred Skills:

• Bank of America environment experience.
• Experience with Confluence and prior work in vulnerability response programs.

Work Arrangement & Screening:

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days onsite per week.
• Assessment: Glider - BOA-ITSecSpec-IV-V-3.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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