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Senior IT Vulnerability Management SpecialistSenior IT Vulnerability Management Specialist
Are you passionate about cybersecurity and reducing organizational risk through proactive vulnerability management? We are seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist, Vulnerability Operations to play a critical role in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and managing vulnerabilities across Sonova's global technology setting.
This hands-on cybersecurity role is responsible for driving the vulnerability management lifecycle, partnering with technical and business stakeholders to ensure risks are effectively communicated, monitored, and remediated. You'll leverage automation, threat intelligence, and AI-assisted capabilities to strengthen Sonova's security posture and continuously improve vulnerability operations.
What You’ll Do
Lead vulnerability management activities, including scanning, analysis, risk assessment, reporting, and remediation tracking across enterprise environments.




Partner with application owners, infrastructure teams, service providers, and security stakeholders to prioritize and address vulnerabilities based on business risk.
Drive remediation efforts by coordinating patch management activities and supporting teams through critical vulnerability resolution.
Utilize threat intelligence, exploitability data, and business context to prioritize security risks and improve decision-making.
Leverage automation and AI-assisted tools to enhance vulnerability analysis, prioritization, and operational efficiency.
Monitor and manage Sonova's external attack surface to identify emerging exposure risks and strengthen security defenses.
Develop and deliver vulnerability management training and guidance to technical stakeholders and business partners.
Create executive and operational reporting on vulnerability trends, risk exposure, remediation progress, and compliance status.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve vulnerability management processes, technologies, and security practices.
Support security investigations and compliance-related activities when required.
What You’ll BringEducation
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
One or more of the following certifications is preferred:
GIAC (GCIH or similar), CISA, CompTIA Security+,



Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CCNA, Comparable cybersecurity certifications
Experience
Hands-on experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity operations, or security risk management
Experience working with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or similar platforms
Experience coordinating remediation efforts across multiple technical teams
Familiarity with cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms
Experience working with external vendors and managed security service providers
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of vulnerability management frameworks and best practices
Knowledge of security standards and frameworks, including OWASP, NIST, and CIS Benchmarks
Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and related protocols
Experience with Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS environments
Familiarity with web application security tools and vulnerabilities, including Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP
Experience with patch management processes and platforms
Proficiency with collaboration and workflow tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and Slack
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to evaluate risk and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong decision-making and prioritization skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
Collaborative, service-oriented, and skilled at building trusted relationships
Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Language
Strong written and verbal co

📌 Senior It Vulnerability Management Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sonova Group
📍 Winnipeg