IT Risk & Vulnerability Analyst

Talan Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $145,000

401(k) retirement plan with matching

15+ days of paid vacation annually

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an IT Risk & Vulnerability Analyst to ensure software security and compliance for strategic clients. The role involves tracking software versions, collaborating with IT teams, and maintaining accurate reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity, with at least 3 years of experience in vulnerability management. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software obsolescence, patching, or vulnerability management.
• Comfortable using vulnerability management tools.
• Strong understanding of software maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Track software versions and identify outdated or vulnerable versions.
• Review data from risk assessment tools.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Familiarity with Qualys

Experience in vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

Qualys

Splunk

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

With over 7,000 experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and technology group dedicated to accelerating our clients' transformation through technology, data, and innovation. We’re proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work and are on track to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025. At Talan, our philosophy is simple yet powerful: Positive Innovation—leveraging technology to benefit people and society.

Join us and be part of meaningful change!

Job Description

We are looking for an IT Risk & Vulnerability Analyst to support one of our strategic CIB clients in keeping their software secure and up to date. The ideal candidate has experience reviewing software versions, checking vulnerability data, and working closely with IT teams to fix issues.

In this role, you will help track which software needs to be updated, understand where risks come from, and make sure the right teams take action. You will also help keep our internal tools and reports accurate so we can make good decisions and stay compliant.

Role and responsibilities

• Keep track of software versions and flag anything that is outdated or vulnerable.
• Review data from tools like Qualys or Splunk to understand where risks are.
• Work with development and infrastructure teams to plan updates and fixes.
• Follow up on remediation plans and make sure actions are completed on time.
• Maintain a clean and accurate list of software used across the organization.
• Prepare simple reports and KPIs for internal meetings and follow-up.
• Support audits by providing documentation when needed.
• Help improve processes, controls, and how we track software risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a similar field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working on software obsolescence, patching, or vulnerability management, ideally in a financial or regulated environment.
• Comfortable using tools like Qualys, Splunk, ServiceNow, or Jira to review data and track actions.
• Good understanding of how software is built, maintained, and upgraded.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to spot issues and suggest improvements.
• Able to manage several tasks at once and stay organized in a fast-moving environment.
• French is helpful but not required.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 The salary range for this role is US$100,000 - US$145,000
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.