Vulnerability Management Analyst

086 NT Mgmt Services Ireland Ltd; Limerick; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northern Trust is seeking a Threat & Vulnerability Analyst to identify and assess cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exposures impacting business operations, technology platforms, and regulatory obligations. You will transform vulnerability data into actionable recommendations to proactively reduce cyber risk.

You will partner with Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Application Security, and Risk teams to prioritize remediation

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in cyber security, computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Experience in cyber security, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, security operations, or related fields.
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities and risks in large enterprise environments.
• Understanding of attack methodologies and cyber threat actor behaviors.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scoring (CVSS).
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Zafran, Qualys, Defender VM.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze vulnerability scanning results across infrastructure, cloud, endpoints, applications and containers.
• Assess new vulnerabilities, CVEs, and advisories to determine exposure.
• Prioritize remediation using CVSS, exploitability, threat intel, business criticality, asset context.
• Track remediation activities and report on vulnerability reduction initiatives.
• Support validation and verification of remediation efforts.
• Identify and assess attack paths and security weaknesses across the enterprise.
• Support CTEM activities and exposure reduction programs.
• Analyze internal and external attack surface risks.
• Assist with threat-informed remediation strategies.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats, adversary activity and industry trends.
• Evaluate threat intelligence feeds and vulnerability disclosures.
• Collaborate with SOC, Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, App Security, and Risk teams.
• Support remediation discussions with technology owners and business stakeholders.
• Participate in cyber security projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Vulnerability analysis

Threat intelligence

Security operations

CVSS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Educación

Cyber Security

Computer Science

Information Technology

Herramientas

Zafran

Qualys

Microsoft Defender VM

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Descripción del empleo

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Job Description

The Threat & Vulnerability Analyst is responsible for identifying and assessing cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exposures that may impact Northern Trust's business operations, technology platforms, and regulatory obligations. The role partners with Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Application Security, and Risk teams to ensure vulnerabilities are prioritized and remediated based on risk. The successful candidate will transform vulnerability data into actionable recommendations, helping the organization proactively reduce cyber risk.

Key Responsibilities

Vulnerability Management

• Analyze vulnerability scanning results across infrastructure, cloud, endpoints, applications, and container environments.
• Assess new vulnerabilities, CVEs, and security advisories to determine organizational exposure.
• Prioritize remediation using CVSS, exploitability, threat intelligence, business criticality, and asset context.
• Track remediation activities and provide reporting on vulnerability reduction initiatives.
• Support validation and verification of remediation efforts.

Exposure Management

• Identify and assess attack paths and security weaknesses across the enterprise environment.
• Support Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) activities and exposure reduction programs.
• Analyze internal and external attack surface risks.
• Assist with developing and maintaining threat-informed vulnerability remediation strategies.
• Monitor and assess emerging cyber threats, adversary activity, and industry trends relevant to the financial services sector.
• Evaluate threat intelligence feeds, industry reports, and vulnerability disclosures.
• Analyze threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and determine potential impact to Northern Trust.

Collaboration

• Work closely with SOC, Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Application Security, and Risk teams.
• Support remediation discussions with technology owners and business stakeholders.
• Participate in cyber security projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in cyber security, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, security operations, or related fields.
• Experience analyzing vulnerabilities and security risks within large enterprise environments.
• Understanding of common attack methodologies and cyber threat actor behaviors.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scoring methodologies such as CVSS.
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Zafran, Qualys, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, or equivalent.
• Understanding of cloud security principles across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

Terms and Conditions

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EEO Statements

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)