Vulnerability Research Lead, Vulnerability Assessment

<p><span><span><b>Vulnerability Research Lead, Vulnerability Assessments</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Location: Wrocław</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Hybrid model: 2 days office/3 days remote</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team help protect the EY brand and build client trust. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>The opportunity</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>The Vulnerability Research Lead will head a dedicated team of analysts in a dynamic enterprise environment. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to assess, prioritize, and guide the remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization's extensive network and systems. Your team will identify potential threats and evaluate them in the context of our global business operations, ensuring that remediation efforts are aligned with EY's strategic security objectives. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's cybersecurity posture and to work at the forefront of high visibility vulnerability management in a global professional services firm. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Your key responsibilities</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>As a Vulnerability Research Lead at EY, your primary role will be to guide analysts in the research and analysis of vulnerabilities, using multiple information sources to make the most informed decisions. You will interpret technical data to provide actionable intelligence, prioritize vulnerabilities by severity and exploitability, and collaborate with the Service Line Support team to recommend remediation strategies to stakeholders. You will stay updated on cybersecurity trends to improve research capabilities, document findings, prepare risk reports, and consult in incident response as needed. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>Skills and attributes for success</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>An ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Effective communication skills </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>A proactive and results-driven individual with a strong sense of ownership. </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Competence in assessing threats and vulnerabilities to inform decisions </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>A continuous learner with a passion for staying at the forefront of cybersecurity developments. </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><b>To qualify for the role you must have</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Minimum of 7 years of experience in vulnerability research, information security, or a related cybersecurity role. </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Experience conducting threat-informed vulnerability analysis </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Extensive experience conducting structured analysis and leveraging analytical techniques </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, databases, and software vulnerabilities </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as OWASP, NIST, and CVE </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><span><span>Demonstrated experience assessing and communicating the risk of vulnerabilities to all levels within an organization </span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><sp