A Network Security Analyst I will patch and complete vulnerability remediation as they are essential to protect systems, reduce organizational risk, maintain compliance, and ensure reliable operations. This asset will provide vulnerability management and compliance to the TxDOT cloud environment. The Cloud Vulnerability Remediation Engineer is responsible for identifying, assessing, and remediating security vulnerabilities in cloud environments to reduce enterprise risk and maintain compliance with established security policies.
This role focuses on vulnerability remediation activities across cloud infrastructure and platform services, coordinating patching, configuration changes, and compensating controls in alignment with approved vulnerability management and change management processes.
The role works closely with Cloud Operations, Security, Application, and Risk teams to ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within required timelines and that cloud workloads remain secure, stable, and compliant.
- Review and analyse vulnerability findings affecting cloud hosted resources identified through approved scanning and security tools.
- Assess vulnerability applicability and risk impact for cloud infrastructure, platform services, and supporting components.
- Plan and execute remediation actions, including patching, configuration changes, and security hardening, in accordance with established remediation timelines.
- Validate remediation results and confirm successful closure of assigned vulnerability tasks.
- Perform cloud-based patching and update activities for supported workloads using approved processes.
- Implement cloud security configuration changes required to reduce exposure where vendor patches are unavailable.
- Create, update, and maintain remediation tasks and change records in the system of record to support audit and compliance requirements.
- Ensure remediation activities follow established change management, approval, and validation processes.
- Provide remediation status updates and evidence for security reporting, audits, and leadership reviews.
- Support remediation efforts that require temporary mitigations or compensating controls when permanent fixes are not immediately available.
- Partner with Security, Cloud Architecture, and Application teams to resolve complex or cross platform vulnerabilities.
- Identify recurring issues, remediation blockers, or process gaps and recommend improvements.
- Support enterprise efforts to reduce technical debt and improve cloud security posture over time.
- 3+ years of professional IT experience with hands-on exposure to cloud infrastructure, system administration, or vulnerability remediation.
- 3+ years supporting cloud-hosted systems in at least one enterprise cloud environment (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- 3+ years understanding of vulnerability remediation concepts, including:
- Patching
- Configuration hardening
- Compensating controls
- 3+ years of experience working with IT service management (ITSM) and change management processes.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Ability to follow defined security procedures, remediation workflows, and compliance guidelines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across security, cloud, and operations teams.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
- Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
We offer more than just a job—we offer a community:
At Ancore, we provide exceptional benefits, including competitive Paid Time Off, comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and a robust 401(k) plan. But we don’t stop there.
We invest in your potential:
Every member receives a dedicated stipend to pursue professional development—be it certifications, a master’s degree, or even a doctorate. We encourage growth through flexible learning options, whether you're taking a course, earning a certification, or attending a conference. Curiosity is celebrated here, and continuous learning is a cornerstone of our culture.
We work hard—and make time for joy:
Ancore, fun isn’t an afterthought. From virtual and in-person events like happy hours, holiday parties, and wellness challenges to annual celebrations and charity galas, we believe in fostering connection, creativity, and community spirit.
Diversity is our strength:
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Ancore makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs—never on personal attributes or backgrounds. Everyone deserves a workplace where they feel valued and respected.
Access for all:
We are committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodation to ensure all qualified individuals with disabilities can thrive in their roles.
Offer ended on July 20, 2026
