Cybersecurity Analyst

IQVIA; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Inc. is seeking a security professional to support vulnerability management, external attack surface management, CTEM, and penetration testing oversight. You will triage findings, coordinate remediation with asset owners, and monitor threat intelligence to protect assets across the organization.

Strong English, 2+ years in IT/security, and familiarity with vulnerability tools and ITSM are required. The role involves maintaining SOPs, developing dashboards, and ensuring timely remediation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT/security.
• 2+ years in IT or information security.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Experience with vulnerability management, EASM, threat intel, and ITSM ticketing.
• Knowledge of networking, Windows/Linux, web apps, and cloud basics.
• Awareness of CVSS/EPSS, OWASP Top 10; security certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate vulnerability and external attack surface scanning; monitor tool health.
• Triage, validate and prioritize findings; filter false positives.
• Identify asset owners; raise and track remediation tickets per SLAs.
• Support penetration testing: scope, scheduling, remediation tracking.
• Monitor threat intel; assess impact on assets.
• Maintain SOPs and produce dashboards/KPIs on exposure and aging.

Skills

English proficiency

Vulnerability management

Attack surface management

Threat intelligence

ITSM ticketing

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent work experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Vulnerability management tools

External Attack Surface Management (EASM)

Threat Intelligence Platforms

ITSM ticketing systems

Cloud basics

Job description

Supports the day-to-day operation of the Vulnerability Management, Attack Surface Management, Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and Penetration Testing oversight capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Operate vulnerability and external attack surface scanning; monitor tool coverage and health, and identify unknown, unmanaged or misconfigured internet-facing assets.
• Triage, validate and prioritize findings using severity, exploitability, threat intelligence and asset criticality; filter out false positives.
• Identify asset owners and raise, track and follow up remediation tickets against agreed SLAs.
• Support the penetration testing program: collect scope details, schedule tests, track findings through remediation and coordinate retests.
• Monitor threat intelligence for newly exploited vulnerabilities and assess impact on the organization's assets.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and produce dashboards and KPI reports on exposure, aging and SLA adherence.
• Escalate high-risk exposures and contested findings to the Senior Analyst.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience – Req
• Equivalent work experience may substitute for degree – Pref
• 2 years of related work experience in IT or information security – Req
• Fluent English, written and spoken – Req
• Experience with: Vulnerability Management / scanning tools; External Attack Surface Management (EASM); Threat Intelligence Platforms or feeds; IT Service Management (ITSM) ticketing – Req
• Knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS), Windows and Linux, web applications and cloud basics – Req
• Understanding of CVSS, EPSS, known-exploited vulnerability catalogs and OWASP Top 10 – Req
• Exposure to CSPM/CNAPP, Exposure Management / CTEM platforms, scripting (Python, PowerShell) and spreadsheet / BI reporting – Pref
• CompTIA Security+ – Req Or
• CompTIA CySA+ – Req Or
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) – Req
• CompTIA PenTest+, eJPT, CEH or a cloud fundamentals security certification – Pref

IQVIA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of gender, race, marital status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic. Join us!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.