Attack Surface Analyst 2 (Hybrid - Seattle)

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Retirement plan

PTO

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking an Attack Surface Analyst II to identify, assess, and monitor vulnerabilities across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will lead triage, coordinate rapid remediation, and align with cybersecurity teams to reduce exposure at Nordstrom headquarters in Seattle.

Join a team focused on improving cyber hygiene, applying threat intel insights, and informing risk-based decisions through robust reporting and process automation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in security operations or related fields.
• Understanding of networking, systems, cloud services, asset management and cyber security principles.
• Familiarity with vulnerability identification and CSPM.
• Understanding of PCI/regulatory requirements for vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of multi-cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Python/PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Awareness of MITRE ATT&CK and threat intel concepts.
• Experience with patch management and secure configuration practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and tune attack surface management tools and reports.
• Triage critical vulnerabilities with partners and coordinate remediation.
• Research mitigations for high-risk vulnerabilities and guide remediation teams.
• Monitor threat intel and vulnerability publications to stay current.
• Assist in mapping attack surface and track remediation progress.
• Propose process, tooling, or architectural changes to reduce attack surface.
• Collaborate with teams for asset identification, scanning, and prioritization.
• Support PCI and other regulatory evidence collection and reporting.

Skills

Security operations

Vulnerability management

Networking basics

Cloud security concepts

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

MITRE ATT&CK familiarity

Threat intelligence awareness

Patch management

Automation troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

CSPM tools

Vulnerability scanners

Network security tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Job Description

This role is offered as hybrid in Seattle, WA. Candidates must be available to work in office at the Nordstrom corporate headquarters a minimum of 4 days/week to be considered for this position.

Position Summary

As an Attack Surface Analyst II, you will identify, assess, prioritize and monitor vulnerabilities that pose a risk to Nordstrom's technologies and operations. This role will support the discovery and reduction of exposures across cloud, on-prem, and third-party environments and identifying opportunities to improve cyber hygiene processes to proactively reduce the attack surface.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow attack surface management tools and reporting platforms by configuring and troubleshooting vulnerability scans, developing alerts, reviewing and tuning false positives, and building reporting templates to meet customer requirements
• Lead the triage of critical vulnerability findings alongside partner teams and stakeholders to analyze the risk of emergent vulnerabilities and patch releases, coordinating expedited remediation as needed
• Research solutions and mitigations for highest risk vulnerabilities and provide technical guidance to remediation teams
• Engage with cybersecurity community and threat intel sources to stay current on latest vulnerability publications, zero-day exploits, and threat actor activity trends
• Assist in mapping Nordstrom's attack surface by supporting reconnaissance activities with network and offensive security teams and monitoring dark web resources for emerging exposures
• Identify and track the status of attack surface reduction efforts, by analyzing vulnerabilities and exposure, potential impact, and likelihood of exploitation, and contribute to metrics that measure attack surface risk and remediation progress
• Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce attack surface through improved processes, tooling, or architectural changes
• Collaborate with cybersecurity peers, technology partner teams and other stakeholder groups to conduct asset identification and classification, vulnerability scanning, analysis, and prioritization activities
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements including capturing evidence and artifacts related to vulnerability scanning and reporting for[e.g. PCI]
• Contribute to Cybersecurity Standards, Attack Surface Management standard operating procedures, and runbooks
• Monitor, review, and elevate errors in automation of operational processes
• Increase cybersecurity domain depth and breadth by completing trainings, attending industry presentations, and cross-training with peers across Cybersecurity & Privacy and Technology teams

Qualifications

• 2+ years in security operations, vulnerability management, cybersecurity, IT, or related fields
• Understanding of networking, system administration, cloud services, asset management and cyber security principles
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity tools including vulnerability identification, cloud security posture management (CSPM), attack surface / exposure management platforms, network security tools
• Understanding of processes and controls needed to satisfy relevant regulatory and compliance requirements[e.g. PCI] for vulnerability and attack surface management
• Understanding of cloud security concepts for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), Cloud Asset Exposure: AWS S3 buckets, Azure Blob storage
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for process automation
• Working knowledge of emerging AI technologies and how they can be applied within the ASM domain
• Familiarity with cybersecurity domains and concepts including the MITRE ATT&CK framework, common attack vectors, vulnerabilities and exposures, defense-in-depth principles, network security controls, and cloud and endpoint exposure risks
• Awareness of best practices for cyber hygiene including patch management, hardening, secure configuration management, and lifecycle management
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Pay Range Details

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$121,500.00 - $188,500.00 Annual

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Benefits

Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf

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