Information Security Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Irving, TX seeks an Information Security Analyst to support enterprise security operations with a focus on vulnerability management, patching, and risk remediation.

You will collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to identify, analyze, and mitigate security risks, automate repeatable tasks, and deliver metrics-driven reporting to security leadership.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of Information Security, Cybersecurity, or IT Risk Management experience.
• Hands-on vulnerability management experience with tools like Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7.
• Experience with patch management across Windows, Linux, and application environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the vulnerability remediation lifecycle across servers, applications, databases, and endpoints.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results, prioritize remediation based on risk, and track fixes through closure.
• Collaborate on patch deployments, addressing failures, system dependencies, and post-deployment validation.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Documentation

Tools

Qualys

Tenable

Rapid7

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst to support enterprise security operations with a strong focus on vulnerability management, patching, and risk remediation. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate security risks while improving operational efficiency through automation and metrics-driven reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the vulnerability remediation lifecycle, ensuring timely patching and mitigation across servers, applications, databases, and endpoints.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results, prioritize remediation based on risk, and track fixes through closure.
• Collaborate on patch deployments, addressing failures, system dependencies, and post-deployment validation.

Security Risk & Incident Support

• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for security incidents and recurring vulnerabilities, driving permanent fixes.
• Assist in security incident response activities and remediation recommendations as needed.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive security and operational processes, improving efficiency and consistency.
• Support continuous improvement of remediation workflows, escalation processes, and SLAs.

Metrics, Reporting & Governance

• Maintain vulnerability metrics, dashboards, and reports to track remediation status, aging vulnerabilities, and compliance.
• Provide regular status updates to security leadership and technology stakeholders.
• Support audit, risk, and compliance activities related to vulnerability management.

Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a liaison between security and technology teams to ensure smooth remediation execution.
• Clearly communicate technical risks, remediation plans, and timelines to diverse stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or IT Risk Management.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
• Strong understanding of patch management processes across Windows, Linux, and application environments.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Salary Range- $85,000-$110,000 a year