Workstation Vulnerability Analyst

Position Description :

The Enterprise IT Service Desk Workstation Vulnerability Analyst s role is to help secure the company s workstations against vulnerabilities. This will be done through analyzing scan data, researching vulnerabilities, and providing mitigation for said vulnerabilities within SLA timelines. Additionally, deployment of mitigations may be required. The Workstation Vulnerability Analyst will also need to present findings to IT leadership.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) :

• Analyze the results of vulnerability scans
• Understand business criticality of various systems
• Prioritize work based on risk
• Complete work within deadlines
• Assist in identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in the organizations systems, networks, and applications.
• Support the development and implementation of remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Participate in regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify new security risks.
• Monitor security alerts and incidents and assist in determining the impact and necessary response.
• Assist with rollback if necessary
• Document and report on remediation activities, including progress and outcomes.
• Investigate and remediate malfunctioning security agents
• Function and communicate in a global support team.
• Analyze root cause and implement corrective solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and development teams to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• When necessary, contact third-party software and PC equipment vendors.
• Maintain knowledge of current IT trends and advancements.
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Provide support to other teams on vulnerability management best practices.
• Full time - Five days a week - In the office position
• Potential for evening and weekend hours.

Job Specifications :

Required Education and Experience :

Skills Required

Analyst, Patch Management, Consulting, Analytical, Troubleshooting, Packaging