Job Description: Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Management (CTVM) Analyst
Job Summary
We are looking for a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Management (CTVM) Analyst to support the implementation and ongoing management of the organization's cybersecurity and vulnerability management program. The ideal candidate will have experience in vulnerability assessments, VAPT coordination, risk prioritization, remediation tracking, and security monitoring. The role involves collaborating with internal IT teams, Security Operations Centers (SOC), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation, execution, and ongoing management of the Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Management (CTVM) program.
- Coordinate Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) exercises and conduct internal and external vulnerability scans.
- Identify, assess, track, and prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, risk exposure, and business impact.
- Coordinate vulnerability remediation activities, including security patching, infrastructure updates, and application upgrades.
- Maintain accurate inventories of IT hardware, software, and cloud assets to support vulnerability and risk management activities.
- Monitor remediation progress and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed within agreed timelines.
- Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Monitor emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact on the organization's IT environment.
- Collaborate with SOC teams, MDR providers, and internal IT teams to investigate security findings and coordinate incident remediation.
- Maintain cybersecurity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), dashboards, and management reports.
- Prepare regular reports on vulnerability exposure, remediation status, security risks, and compliance performance.
- Provide cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to stakeholders to improve security posture and reduce organizational risk.
- Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerability trends, security technologies, and industry best practices.
Person Specifications / Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, IT Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, SOC operations, penetration testing, cyber threat intelligence, or a related domain.
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, operating systems, cloud environments, and cybersecurity principles.
- Familiarity with vulnerability assessment, vulnerability scanning, patch management, risk prioritization, and remediation processes.
- Exposure to vulnerability management and security tools such as:
- Nessus
- CrowdStrike Falcon
- Burp Suite
- AWS Security Tools
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions
- ServiceNow
- Jira
- Understanding of cybersecurity governance, security policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to maintain IT asset inventories and track vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and cloud assets.
- Experience preparing security dashboards, KPIs, KRIs, and management reports.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to drive timely vulnerability remediation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant cybersecurity or vulnerability management certifications, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent certifications.
- ITIL certification or knowledge of IT service management processes.
- Exposure to vulnerability management frameworks, security risk assessment methodologies, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience working with enterprise security teams, SOC/MDR providers, and cross-functional IT teams.
Key Skills
Cyber Threat Management | Vulnerability Management | VAPT | Vulnerability Scanning | Risk Assessment | Patch Management | Remediation Tracking | SOC Coordination | Security Monitoring | IT Asset Inventory | Cloud Security | Cybersecurity Governance | KPI/KRI Reporting