Manager - Attack Surface Reduction

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and technically accomplished Manager of Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing to lead a high-performing team focused on identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks across our organization. This role is ideal for a coaching-oriented leader who values developing talent, driving measurable outcomes, and applying automation and scripting (especially in Python) to enhance security operations.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a passionate, mission-driven team.
• Lead impactful security projects that protect millions of users.
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment.

Leadership & Coaching

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of vulnerability analysts and penetration testers.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and technical excellence.
• Provide regular coaching and career development guidance tailored to individual team members.

Vulnerability Management

• Oversee the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle, including scanning, evaluation, remediation tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to ensure remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Improve vulnerability detection and prioritization processes using automation and threat intelligence.

Penetration Testing

• Manage internal and external penetration testing engagements, ensuring scope, execution, and remediation are aligned with business risk.
• Develop a roadmap for red team and purple team exercises.
• Ensure findings are translated into relevant insights and tracked to resolution.

Metrics & Reporting

• Design and maintain dashboards and Indicators that clearly communicate risk posture, remediation progress, and testing outcomes to both technical and executive audiences.
• Use data to guide accountability and continuous improvement across security and engineering teams.

Technical Enablement

• Use Python to automate repetitive tasks, enhance scanning capabilities, and integrate tools.
• Stay current with latest threats, tools, and techniques in the offensive security and vulnerability management space.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant management experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience with vulnerability management frameworks (e.g., CVSS, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Tenable, Qualys, Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, or similar.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience building and interpreting security metrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience with coaching and team development.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, or GIAC.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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