Vulnerability Analyst

VARITE is looking for a Vulnerability Analyst with one of its clients located in Bangalore. If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly respond ASAP with your updated resume or apply here. We will be glad to represent you to our client and help in your job search.

About the client:

Client is an American data infrastructure company that provides unified data storage, integrated data services, and cloud operations (CloudOps) solutions to enterprise customers.

WHAT DO WE DO?

VARITE is a global IT company providing software and engineering consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 1000 companies in USA, CANADA, and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the areas of Cloud, Data Sciences, Infrastructure Application Software, Mobility, Robotics, Banking & Financial Systems.

Job Responsibilities:

About The Job:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vulnerability Management Specialist with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities across enterprise environments.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability scanning tools, and risk management frameworks, with the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle: discovery, classification, prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Nessus, or Rapid7.
• Collaborate with system owners, infrastructure teams, and developers to address and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds to identify and assess emerging vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain metrics and reports on vulnerability status, trends, and remediation progress.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
• Coordinate periodic penetration testing and work with external vendors as needed.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the organization's vulnerability management processes and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in vulnerability management, information security, or a related domain.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), network protocols, and application architectures.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, Tenable.io).
• Familiarity with patch management practices and tools.
• Understanding of CVSS scoring, OWASP Top 10, and MITRE Telecommunication&CK framework.
• Experience interpreting and responding to vulnerability alerts (e.g., CVEs, vendor advisories).

Preferred:

• Security certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation of vulnerability tasks.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related security controls.
• Familiarity with SIEM and ticketing systems (e.g., Splunk, ServiceNow).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of accountability.

Location: Bangalore

Please feel free to send your resume to himanshu@varite.com

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