IS Analyst- Vulnerability Management

Duties/Responsibilities

• Key member of the GCS IS Ethical Hacking & Data Protection Team
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools (e.g., Qualys, Nessus).
• Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, and coordinate remediation efforts with IT and development teams.
• Maintain and improve vulnerability management lifecycle, including scanning, reporting, tracking, and verification.
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds and correlates internal findings to assess potential impact.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to report on vulnerability trends and remediation progress.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Keep up to date on information security threats and countermeasures and advise technical staff.
• Participate as a member of the GCS Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) as needed to consult on compromise vectors or the cyber kill chain.
  

Required Skills & Attributes

• Experience with vulnerability management tools- Qualys VMDR, Cloud Agents, and Nessus Professional.
• Exhibit skills in the Vulnerability Management lifecycle, including vulnerability scanning, remediation and validation.
• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools and interpreting CVSS scores.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and cloud environments.
• Understanding of scanning cloud services (Azure, AWS) environment.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills—including the ability to effectively document and ability to clearly communicate vulnerability to the network administrators, asset owners, and key stakeholder.
• Strong ability to work in a team effectively and collaborate across multiple time zones.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management or a related cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).
  

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• One (or more) relevant certifications: CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Qualys VMDR, etc.
• Ability to interpret information security data and processes to identify potential compliance issues.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills including the ability to clearly define and resolve issues.
• Assertive and proactive in identifying and resolving issues and concerns.
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to prepare prioritize and complete work plans.
• Ability to work with geographically diverse offices in a global organization, with a willingness to work offset hours occasionally to accommodate time zones.