IS Analyst- Vulnerability Management

The IS Analyst- Vulnerability Management position is an integral member of the GCS IS team and shall contribute recommendations regarding physical and technical information security best practices. The IS Analyst- Vulnerability Management position consults with local offices and their administrators to assist in the implementation of administrative and technical procedures for their networks and applications. The position reports to the Information Security Manager in India.

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.