Staff Security Engineer - Vulnerability Analysis

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Position Summary

The Vulnerability Analysis Staff Engineer is responsible for performing an analysis of vulnerabilities leveraging additional risk telemetry data and compensating security tools in the organization’s systems, applications, and networks to perform contextual risk identification. This role plays a crucial part in strengthening the organization’s cybersecurity posture by proactively analyzing vulnerabilities, collaborating with various teams, and recommending effective remediation strategies. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, a deep understanding of security frameworks, and a proactive mindset. 

Key Responsibilities

Vulnerability Assessment 

• Analyze vulnerability scan results and additional risk telemetry to determine the severity, impact, and risk of identified vulnerabilities. 

• Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to stay ahead of potential risks. 

• Identify the appropriate risk severity and corresponding remediation service level agreement (SLA) after vulnerability analysis. 

Remediation and Mitigation 

• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to develop appropriate remediation strategies. 

• Provide technical guidance on patch management, security policy configuration changes, and other mitigation measures. 

• Track and validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved. 

Threat Analysis and Reporting 

• Perform in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities to determine potential exploit scenarios and business impact. 

• Create detailed reports and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting key findings, risks, and mitigation status. 

• Present vulnerability assessment findings to leadership, providing clear recommendations for risk reduction. 

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Partner closely with IT, infrastructure, business units, and other stakeholders to ensure remediation strategies effectively integrated and aligned with enterprise architecture. 

• Partner with compliance and risk management teams to ensure remediation strategies meet regulatory requirements. 

Policy and Compliance 

• Ensure vulnerability management practices align with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA). 

• Support audit and compliance efforts by providing necessary data and documentation on vulnerability management activities. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Identify opportunities to enhance vulnerability management processes and tools. 

• Assist with the automation of routine tasks, such as scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking, to improve efficiency. 

• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies, procedures, and best practices. 

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in vulnerability management, cybersecurity, or a related field. 

• 5+ hands-on experience with vulnerability risk detection tools (e.g., Qualys, Crowdstrike, Tanium, Microsoft Defender, Wiz). 

• 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CVSS). 

• Proficiency in operating systems (Windows, Linux) and network protocols. 

• Understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker). 

• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell). 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

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