Qualys Threat and Vulnerability Management Cyber Security Advisor

NTT DATA North America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Qualys Threat and Vulnerability Management Cyber Security Advisor. This pivotal role involves managing cyber security vulnerabilities and coordinating remediation efforts across teams. Candidates should possess over 6 years of relevant experience, hands-on knowledge with tools like Qualys, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in security threat and vulnerability management with hands-on tool experience.
• Client-facing experience is essential.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and remediation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage cyber vulnerabilities across the organization.
• Assess and prioritize security threats based on risk analysis.
• Ensure timely response and remediation plans for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Threat intelligence

Cyber security communication

Leadership

Tools

Qualys VMDR

Nexpose

Nessus

ServiceNow

Splunk

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Qualys Threat and Vulnerability Management Cyber Security Advisor to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

This role will be responsible for assessing the security vulnerabilities & threats identified by the infrastructure scan. He should work with appropriate teams across the businesses and associated 3rd parties to ensure appropriate remediation plans are defined and implemented.

Role Responsibilities

• This position is a part of the Vulnerability Management service acting as the primary support to the lead for the Vulnerability Management team and own identifying, quantifying, and managing cyber vulnerabilities across Organization, in conjunction with other parts of the supportive teams
• The role will be responsible for assessing the security vulnerabilities & threats identified by the infrastructure scan. This person should work with appropriate teams across the businesses and associated 3rd parties to ensure appropriate remediation plans are defined and implemented
• Hands-on experience working with Vulnerability assessment tools like Qualys, Nexpose, Nessus & vulnerability response (ServiceNow), Splunk
• Perform information system security vulnerability scanning to discover and analyze vulnerabilities and characterize risks to networks, operating systems, applications, databases, and other information system components
• Perform compliance scanning to analyze configurations and facilitate implementation of configurations and hardening settings for networks, operating systems, applications, databases, and other information system components
• Maintaining appropriate documentation that defines the Threat & Vulnerability Management Program, Policy and Procedures
• Participated in the calls to resolve information security incidents, including internal events and targeted threats
• Research, evaluate, and assess emerging cyber security threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities
• Work with the stakeholders to develop and maintain a vulnerability intelligence process that monitors for emerging systems vulnerabilities
• Prioritize the remediation of vulnerabilities based on their characteristics, such as threat intelligence, business criticality, and exploit maturity
• Define minimum standards in relation to threat management and monitoring compliance across the businesses
• Take responsibility for scheduling, detecting, and analyzing vulnerabilities and vulnerability-related activity affecting the organization domain
• Help create prioritized overviews of cyber vulnerabilities by putting them in the context of IT services and business applications, leading to remediation actions by the respective parties
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on attacks and share actionable data with partner teams
• Ensure the accurate and timely release of vulnerability metrics
• Report on areas of non-compliance against Policy and/or Group Standards

Qualifications

• 6+ years Security-Threat and Vulnerability-Vulnerability Remediation to include Researching, evaluating, scanning, reporting out on cyber security threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities (automated asset discovery, vulnerability management, threat prioritization, and remediation)
• Must have Hands-on experience working with Vulnerability assessment tool, Qualys VMDR.
• Must have client-facing experience

Highly Preferred Skills

• Prisma Cloud experience is an advantage to have
• These other Vulnerability tools is highly ideal: Nexpose, Nessus, vulnerability response (ServiceNow), and/or Splunk
• Strategic thinker with attention to technical detail
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on enablement and mentorship

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role will depend on the nature of the role offered and will either be $95,000- $140,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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