**Date:** Aug 16, 2025 **Location:** Head Office (EGY44\), Egypt **Company:** AL AHLI BANK OF KUWAIT **GENERIC ACCOUNTABILITIES** * Lead and manage a team responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of vulnerability and patch management processes. * Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure the IT environment remains secure. * Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to align vulnerability management initiatives with business goals. * Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, legal, and industry standards. * Foster a high\-performance culture within the team, promoting skill development and engagement. **ACCOUNTABILITIES** **Strategy:** * Assist in defining and executing the vulnerability and patch management strategy to align with the organization's security and IT objectives. * Establish risk\-based prioritization frameworks for vulnerabilities and patch deployment, balancing operational needs and security requirements. * Support the Head of Telecoms, Vulnerability, and Patch Management in aligning team objectives with the overall IT strategy. **Technology:** * Oversee the implementation, operation, and optimization of vulnerability assessment tools and patch management platforms. * Identify emerging vulnerabilities and work closely with stakeholders to ensure timely mitigation. * Evaluate and adopt technologies to improve automation and efficiency in vulnerability and patch management processes. * Ensure the secure and consistent deployment of patches across operating systems, applications, and network devices. **Analysis and tracking:** * Perform regular vulnerability scans and ensure identified risks are addressed within established SLAs. * Maintain and regularly update documentation of vulnerabilities, patches, and mitigation strategies. * Track and report on patch compliance and vulnerability remediation to management, highlighting trends, risks, and achievements. * Conduct root cause analyses to address recurring security gaps and improve processes. **Financial and Budgetary control:** * Contribute to the budgeting process for tools, platforms, and resources related to vulnerability and patch management. * Manage team resources efficiently to ensure cost\-effectiveness without compromising quality. * Evaluate vendor performance and cost\-effectiveness of tools used for vulnerability and patch management.. **Technical Operations:** * Plan, schedule, and execute vulnerability scans, ensuring risks are prioritized and addressed. * Coordinate and oversee the deployment of patches in alignment with operational needs to minimize disruptions. * Manage exceptions for vulnerabilities that cannot be patched immediately, implementing compensating controls as necessary. * Collaborate with IT and Security teams to ensure all systems are aligned with security and compliance requirements. * Monitor the environment for potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring proactive and rapid response. **Knowledge:** * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. * Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security\+, or CEH are highly desirable. **Experience** * 7\+ years of experience in vulnerability management, patch management, or IT security operations. * Strong hands\-on experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and patch management platforms. Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams.