Vulnerability Analyst

HRTX; Philippines; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX in the Philippines seeks a Vulnerability Analyst to identify and communicate new threats, focusing on vulnerability intelligence, detections, and in-the-wild exploits. You will produce intelligence summaries for clients and review high-impact vulnerabilities, proofs-of-concept, and exploit reports.

Key responsibilities include risk assessment, writing TTP notes, and developing detection templates; you will work with MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks, and use tools

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience writing reports on technical subject matter (e.g., vulnerability exploits, malware infection chains).
• Disciplined time management and ability to work independently.
• Self-starting, collaborative, and able to accept feedback.
• Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles, attack trajectories, and vulnerability analysis.
• Experience researching and analyzing new cyber threats and using threat intelligence models.

Responsibilities

• Vulnerability Lead Identification and Analysis: identify and assess emerging vulnerabilities and exploits.
• Author Insikt Notes: write TTP Instances with mitigation summaries and references.
• Detection Engineering: design Nuclei templates for vulnerability scanning.
• Adhere to Infinit-O policies and protect client information; report risks to supervisor.

Skills

Technical writing

Threat detection

Vulnerability analysis

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Time management

Attention to detail

Feedback adaptability

Education

B.S. equivalent in computer science

Information systems

Cyber intelligence

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK

D3FEND

Diamond Model

Cyber Kill Chain

DomainTools

VirusTotal

Shodan

Burp Suite

Nmap

Fiddler

ZAP

Metasploit

Wireshark

Job description

Vulnerability Analysts aid in the identification, assessment, and communication of new and emergent threats in the cybersecurity landscape, specifically vulnerability intelligence and detections. As a Vulnerability Analyst, you will be expected to familiarize yourself with high-impact and critical vulnerabilities, proofs-of-concept, and reports of in-the-wild exploitation, producing and reviewing intelligence summaries accessible to Client's customers.

• Vulnerability Lead Identification and Analysis: You will be tasked with the prompt identification, analysis, and comprehensive assessment of emerging cybersecurity threats, specifically recently disclosed or exploited vulnerabilities.
  • Subject Matter: Your technical prowess will be crucial in ensuring our preparedness for potential risks and understanding the implications of prompt and thorough analysis of high-impact vulnerabilities.
  • Key Detail Identification: During research, identify and take note of infection chains, host and network IoCs, malware samples, threat actors, exposed vulnerable instances, publicly available proofs-of-concept, and MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques
• Author Insikt Notes: Write TTP Instances detailing identified vulnerability leads. TTP Instances include a combination of information from open-source reporting and your own analysis (i.e. code review). Each TTP Instance should comprehensively address the nature of the threat, its potential impact, suggested mitigation strategies, and a succinct summary for quick referencing.
  • Cadence: Write at least 2 TTP Instance notes daily
  • Quality: Authored TTP Instances should include minimal grammatical or syntax errors. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
• Detection Engineering: Design and develop Nuclei templates for vulnerability scanning, ensuring these templates are tailored to detect new and emerging vulnerabilities efficiently.
  • Cadence: Create at least 1 Nuclei template per month with assistance from our Senior Vulnerability Analyst
  • Delivery: Nuclei templates will be delivered alongside a TTP Instance.
• Information Security: Adhere to and implement Infinit-O's quality and information security policies and carry out its processes and procedures accordingly.
  • Protect client-supplied and generated-for-client information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference (see also Table of Offenses)
  • Carry out tasks as assigned and aligned with particular processes or activities related to information security.
  • Report any potential or committed non-conformity, observation and/or security event or risks to your immediate superior.

Qualification

• Demonstrable experience writing reports on technical subject matter (e.g. vulnerability exploits, malware infection chains, offensive security tools) in a clear, concise, and logical format
• Disciplined time management
• Self-starting, self-motivated, and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback from peers and leadership
  
• B.S. equivalent in computer science, information systems, or cyber intelligence
• 1 - 2 years of minimum professional experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessment.
• A solid grasp of fundamental cybersecurity principles, attack trajectories, and techniques for vulnerability analysis.
• Demonstrable experience researching and analyzing new cyber threats.
• Practical experience using common threat intelligence analysis models such as MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, the Diamond Model, and the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Familiarity with and use of common cyber threat intelligence tools such as DomainTools, VirusTotal, Shodan, etc.
• Demonstrable experience in technical writing, showcasing an ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging, reader-friendly content.
• Demonstrably strong writing ability, to be assessed via a writing sample
• A meticulous attention to detail, underscoring a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work.
• Capable of functioning effectively within a team as well as independently.
• Practical experience with network and web application penetration testing tools, such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Fiddler, ZAP, Metasploit, and Wireshark.
• Prior experience within a quick reaction or incident response team environment.
• Familiarity with malware detections, including YARA, Sigma, and Snort.