IT Infrastructure Analyst – Vulnerability Remediation & Delivery

Nordson Corporation; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation in Westlake, OH, seeks an IT professional to drive vulnerability remediation through ServiceNow SAM/ITAM. You will own data governance, coordinate across cybersecurity and IT teams, and implement automation using PowerShell, Python, and SQL to reduce manual effort.

Dashboards in Power BI and strong documentation are essential. Qualifications include a bachelor’s in IT or 5+ years in IT, plus hands-on ServiceNow SAM/ITAM experience and knowledge of AD, SCCM, Intune.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• In lieu of degree, consideration for equivalent 5+ years of direct IT experience.
• 3+ years of experience in IT operations, software asset management, or infrastructure delivery roles.
• Strong hands on experience with ServiceNow, including SAM and ITAM.
• Experience supporting application lifecycle management, patching, remediation, and asset governance.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as ServiceNow reporting and/or Power BI.
• Light scripting or automation experience preferred.
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.) and automation DevOps.
• Experience with project management, enterprise patch deployment, SCCM & Intune.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering/administration including AD, OS, virtualization, security, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ServiceNow SME for SAM/ITAM to support vulnerability remediation.
• Own and govern asset data within ServiceNow for tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate remediation activities for vulnerable/legacy apps identified via ServiceNow and tooling.
• Drive upgrades, patching, decommissioning, and standardization initiatives.
• Configure and govern ServiceNow workflows, catalog items, and remediation processes.
• Coordinate remediation across Cybersecurity, IT operations, and vendors.
• Implement secure application integrations (SSO, LDAP) with teams.
• Create and maintain SOPs, KBs, and process templates.
• Develop dashboards and reporting (ServiceNow, Power BI) for visibility.
• Track metrics and blockers; support continuous improvement.

Skills

ServiceNow SAM/ITAM

Automation scripting

PowerShell

Python

SQL

Power BI

IT operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/IT

Equivalent 5+ years IT experience

Tools

ServiceNow SAM/ITAM

Power BI

PowerShell

Python

SQL

SCCM

Intune

Active Directory

Job description

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work. This position is part of a team responsible for effective and efficient operations of Nordson’s IT infrastructure. This position is responsible for driving execution, coordination, documentation, and visibility for Nordson’s Vulnerability Management remediation efforts with a primary focus on ServiceNow Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM), while aggressively reducing manual effort through automation. The role ensures that vulnerable, non‑standard, and legacy software is identified, governed, and remediated through upgrades, patching, removal, or risk acceptance in alignment with cybersecurity priorities. This is a delivery‑focused yet automation‑driven role requiring deep ServiceNow expertise (SAM, asset data, workflows) combined with strong technical skills to enable low‑touch, scalable compliance. The role is expected to design and implement automation using PowerShell, Python, and SQL, and to have a solid working understanding of Microsoft M365, Intune, Active Directory, and SCCM to integrate ServiceNow‑driven processes with endpoint, identity, and platform remediation activities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the ServiceNow subject matter expert for Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM) in support of vulnerability remediation.
• Own and govern authoritative software and asset data within ServiceNow to support vulnerability tracking, remediation prioritization, and reporting.
• Lead and coordinate remediation activities for vulnerable, non‑standard, and legacy applications identified through ServiceNow, Cybersecurity tooling, and operational reviews.
• Drive execution of application upgrades, patching, decommissioning, and standardization initiatives.
• Configure, enhance, and govern ServiceNow workflows, catalog items, and remediation processes related to software and application lifecycle management.
• Coordinate remediation efforts across Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf), business application owners, and vendors.
• Implement and document secure application integrations (e.g., SSO, LDAP) in partnership with technical teams.
• Create and maintain operational documentation including SOPs, KBs, process flows, and project templates.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve quality of service for operations.
• Develop dashboards and reporting (e.g., ServiceNow reporting, Power BI) to provide visibility into remediation status, risk, and progress.
• Track remediation metrics, risks, and dependencies and elevate blockers as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of remediation workflows, ServiceNow data quality, and governance processes.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• In lieu of degree, consideration for equivalent 5+ years of direct experience in IT.
• 3+ years of experience in IT operations, software asset management, or infrastructure delivery roles.
• Strong hands on experience with ServiceNow, including Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM).
• Experience supporting application lifecycle management, patching, remediation, and asset governance.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as ServiceNow reporting and/or Power BI.
• Light scripting or automation experience preferred.
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python...etc.) and automation DevOps.
• Experience with project management, scaled enterprise patch deployment and application implementation, application authentication integrations, SCCM & Intune.
• Strong foundational knowledge of systems engineering/administration including Operating Systems, Active Directory, Virtual Environments, Security, Application installation/deployment, Systems/architecture design.
• Skills in change management, documentation, and project/time management.

Skills and Abilities

• Deep functional understanding of ServiceNow SAM, asset data models, workflows, and reporting.
• A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Strong execution, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple remediation initiatives concurrently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and documentation discipline.
• Customer‑focused mindset with an emphasis on outcomes and risk reduction.
• Adaptability and ability to operate effectively in a changing environment.
• Strong and proven analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Proactive self‑starter with professional maturity and confidence.
• Must have a strong passion to learn/absorb new functionalities and keep up with technology.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Employee must be able to have work-hour flexibility to support cutovers and special projects on weeknights and weekends as needed.
• Employee may occasionally be required to travel to other office and/or manufacturing locations.
• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre‑employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.