Engineer Vulnerability Remediation

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Vulnerability Remediation Engineer is responsible for improving the organization’s security posture through the identification, prioritization, remediation, and prevention of infrastructure vulnerabilities across enterprise infrastructure. This role focuses on vulnerability management, patch automation, security compliance, and remediation engineering across Windows and Linux platforms while minimizing operational risk and service disruption.

The position partners closely with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Application Support teams to implement scalable remediation strategies, improve compliance metrics, reduce threat exposure, and strengthen overall system resiliency. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in vulnerability remediations, enterprise patch management, automation, and infrastructure security operations within large scale environments.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead remediation of server and infrastructure vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux environments in accordance with established service level agreements (SLAs) and security policies, and compliance standards.
Engineer, implement, and optimize automated patch management and remediation workflows to improve deployment efficiency, compliance, and reporting accuracy
Perform vulnerability assessments, analyze scan results, and prioritize remediation activities using risk-based methodologies (CVSS, business impact, exploitability
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity. Cloud, and Application teams to coordinate remediation schedules, maintenance windows, and operational readiness.
Develop and maintain patch management procedures, remediation runbooks, compliance reporting, and operational documentation
Monitor remediation success rates, vulnerability trends, compliance metrics, and remediation lifecycle effectiveness to identify continuous improvement opportunities
Troubleshoot patch deployment failures, configuration issues, system compatibility concerns, and remediation exceptions.
Support audits, regulatory compliance initiatives, and security assessments through accurate reporting and documentation of remediation activities
Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and operational efficiency using scripting and configuration management tools,
Partner with Security Operations and Infrastructure Engineering teams to reduce cyber risk exposure and improve overall infrastructure resilience
Stay current with emerging vulnerabilities, threat trends, patching technologies, and industry best practices
Participate in after-hours maintenance windows and emergency remediation activities as required.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience

Three (3) years of experience with server vulnerability remediation experience

Three (3) years of experience supporting server administration, vulnerability remediation, patch management, or infrastructure security operations

Experience with enterprise patch management and vulnerability management tools such as Microsoft SCCM, MECM, WSUS, Tanium, BigFix, Ivanti, Qualys, Rapid7, Nucleus or Tenable

Experience with automation and scripting technologies such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible

Experience supporting remediation activities across hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments preferred.

Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems, including patching methodologies and security hardening practices

Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability risk scoring, and remediation prioritization methodologies

Experience troubleshooting patch deployment issues and coordinating remediation activities across multiple technology teams

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Available for occasional after-hours maintenance activities or emergency remediation support as required

Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)

Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree & certifications in a relevant field
Five (5) years of experience supporting server administration, vulnerability remediation, patch management, or infrastructure security operations
Experience in server vulnerability engineering, including vulnerability scanning platforms, remediation orchestration, and secure configuration management.

Crewmember Expectations:

Regular attendance and punctuality
Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
Able to maintain a professional appearance
When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
Identify safety and security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:

Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is between $72,700.00 and $98,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

Company Details

jetBlue Airways

27-01 Queens Plaza North
Long Island City, New York 11101 USA
www.jetblue.com

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Benefits:
Competitive Medical, Dental, Life Insurance. Excellent flight benefits.

Supported Manufacturers:
Airbus Embraer

Supported Models:
A320 E190

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Job Info

Location

Long Island City, New York, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

jetBlue Airways

27-01 Queens Plaza North
Long Island City, New York 11101 USA
www.jetblue.com