Cybersecurity Analyst

IPP INFORMACION PROMOCIONAL Y PUBLICITAR S.A. de C.V. (MX02); Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Mexico City is seeking an experienced security professional to lead vulnerability management, external attack surface management and CTEM oversight. You will coordinate scanning, triage findings, and remediation with asset owners, and support penetration testing programs across cloud, web apps, and networks.

The role emphasizes threat intelligence monitoring, SOP maintenance, KPI reporting on exposure and SLA adherence, and escalation of high-risk findings to the Senior Analyst.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalent experience.
• Pref 2 years of IT/security experience.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Experience with Vulnerability Management / scanning tools, EASM, Threat Intelligence Platforms or feeds, ITSM tickets.
• Knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS), Windows and Linux, web apps and cloud basics.
• Understanding of CVSS, EPSS, known-exploited vulnerability catalogs and OWASP Top 10.
• Exposure to CSPM/CNAPP, CTEM platforms, scripting (Python, PowerShell) and BI reporting.
• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ or GIAC GSEC.
• CompTIA PenTest+, eJPT, CEH or cloud fundamentals security cert.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vulnerability management

External attack surface

CTEM

Penetration testing

Threat intelligence

ITSM

Python

PowerShell

Networking basics

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

EASM

Threat intel platforms

ITSM tooling

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.

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.

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.

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. 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. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere.

Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.