Vulnerability Response Operations Lead Location: Bradenton United States Job Description: 100% Remote sitting in EST or CST Employment Type: Contract Pay Range: $82-85/hr. Role Overview We are seeking a Vulnerability Response Operations Lead responsible for owning and advancing the ServiceNow Vulnerability Response platform to improve vulnerability lifecycle execution, data quality, and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with Security, IT Operations, and business stakeholders to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and deliver clear, actionable insights. Key Responsibilities - Shape and refine workflows, SLAs, and escalation paths to improve response quality and operational flow. - Partner with Security, IT Operations, and Business Units to ensure smooth vulnerability lifecycle execution. - Identify and implement automation opportunities, such as ticket enrichment, auto‑assignment, and closure validation. - Strengthen data integrity and workflow reliability by ensuring appropriate controls are implemented and maintained. - Deliver dashboards that convert raw data into clear insights that help teams take action. - Track and report core performance metrics to highlight gaps, trends, and operational improvements. - Serve as a primary point-of-contact for triaging and troubleshooting ServiceNow Vulnerability Response support needs. - Develop training materials, run enablement sessions, and drive communication to improve platform adoption and user confidence. Required Qualifications - Strong background in vulnerability management, SecOps, or GRC. - Hands-on experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response / Configuration Compliance and integrations (e.g., Tenable, Qualys). - Expertise in ServiceNow automation and dashboarding to streamline processes and create actionable insights. - Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills for facilitating cross-functional alignment. Compensation & Benefits The pay range for this position is $82-85 per hour. A benefits package may be available to eligible employees. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. Employee Type: Contract Location: Bradenton, FL, US Pay Range: $82 - $86 per hour

• Own the implementation and day-to-day operation of security controls across endpoints, infrastructure, secure connectivity, and data protection • Execute the migration to the selected XDR platform across endpoints and infrastructure • Implement and operate DLP and SASE controls to secure user access, SaaS usage, and data flows • Deploy and operate a centralized MDM solution to manage and secure corporate endpoints • Implement and maintain endpoint security policies including encryption, OS hardening, patching, and access controls • Operate and continuously improve SIEM detections and SOAR playbooks for security events across critical platforms • Support brand protection operations by monitoring phishing, impersonation, and brand abuse activity

Role Description Hello there and a warm welcome from our Security Operations team! We are thrilled to introduce a key role that connects our cutting-edge technology with the robust protection of our digital assets. Curious what this role is all about? Let’s dive right in: - Build and maintain the company’s security operations framework and daily monitoring systems. - Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, anomalies, intrusions, and other suspicious activities. - Perform log analysis, threat detection, and alert handling. - Manage and optimize security tools such as SIEM and EDR. - Support cloud security configuration and risk assessment, especially in AWS environments. - Develop, refine, and implement security policies, processes, and standards. Qualifications - 3–5 years of experience in security operations, SOC, or related cybersecurity roles. - Strong knowledge of mainstream security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and EDR. - Experience with log analysis, threat modeling, and incident response. - Good understanding of AWS security architecture and cloud security best practices. - Strong communication skills in Chinese and English (C1 level for both). - Experience with automation or SOAR tools is a plus. - Red team and blue team experience is a plus. Benefits - Join an international and collaborative team where you can help build security operations capabilities from the ground up. - Work on meaningful cloud security and incident response topics while improving the company’s overall security maturity. - Opportunity to work closely with engineering, operations, and management teams in a dynamic environment.

Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Incident Response Coordinator to join our Security Operations team. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing responses to security incidents, ensuring accurate execution of processes and timely completion of documentation and communications. The ideal candidate for the Incident Response Coordinator role is an experienced professional with the soft skills that enable effective performance in high-stakes environments: - Active listener with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Ability to confidently communicate clear, concise updates to diverse stakeholders - Exhibits adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to ethical practices Personnel performing this role may unofficially or alternatively be called: - Incident Handler - Incident Responder - Incident Response Analyst - Incident Response Engineer - Intrusion Analyst - Computer Network Defense Incident Responder - Computer Security Incident Response Team Engineer Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent work experience of 5 years or more - Minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity incident response or a related role Requirements - Coordinate the investigation, containment, recovery, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents - Serve as the primary contact during incidents, providing status updates - Monitor and analyze network traffic, security logs, and alerts - Document after action incident details, actions taken, timelines, and lessons learned - Conduct periodic incident response exercises, deliver training, and raise awareness - Collect intrusion artifacts and use discovered data to enable mitigation - Continuously review and improve the incident response plan - Perform initial triage and analysis of security incidents - Guide cross-functional teams to contain threats and restore normal operations - Coordinate with Corporate Leadership, Security Operations Center (SOC), and external parties - Lead after-action reviews, publish findings, and recommend mitigation measures - Stay current with evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Benefits - Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants - Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type Preferred Qualifications - Outstanding English language communication skills, both written and verbal - Professional certifications such as CISSP, ECIH, GCFE, GCIH - Experience with digital forensics and malware analysis - Knowledge of network protocols and security architecture - Familiarity with malware types and attack methods - Experience with scripting and automation tools Physical Requirements - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer