Senior Business Analyst: Vulnerability & Patch Automation

Apex Systems; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Cincinnati, OH seeks a seasoned Business Analyst V to lead vulnerability remediation and patch automation initiatives onsite. You will shape the vision and roadmap, drive AI-enabled prioritization, and partner with IT, security, and engineering to deliver enterprise solutions.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to align stakeholders and achieve timelines. The role emphasizes automation, risk reduction, and executive reporting across complex programs in a

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software quality engineering, test automation or related tech roles.
• Experience leading enterprise patch management or remediation initiatives.
• Experience applying AI/ML to improve operations.
• 1+ year Gen AI development experience.
• Experience in Financial Services / Banking.
• OT Patch Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for Third-Party Remediation Pillar.
• Drive initiatives to reduce remediation timelines and risk.
• Identify and implement automation across patching/remediation.
• Leverage AI and analytics to improve prioritization and efficiency.
• Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture and engineering teams.
• Establish metrics and provide executive updates on progress.
• Manage priorities, risks, dependencies across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Soft skills

Leadership

AI capabilities

Vulnerability remediation

Automation

Patch management

Stakeholder management

Tools

ServiceNow

NexThink

Jamf Pro

SCCM

Plutora

Katalon

IBM BigFix

Qualys

Job description

Everforth Apex in Cincinnati, OH seeks a seasoned Business Analyst V to lead vulnerability remediation and patch automation initiatives onsite. You will shape the vision and roadmap, drive AI-enabled prioritization, and partner with IT, security, and engineering to deliver enterprise solutions.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to align stakeholders and achieve timelines. The role emphasizes automation, risk reduction, and executive reporting across complex programs in a