Senior System Vulnerability & Threat Analyst

Independent Software, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software, Inc. seeks a System Vulnerability Analyst, Level 3 to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across complex systems and networks. You will perform security assessments, analyze activity, and develop reports to support mission-critical operations.

You will conduct vulnerability assessments, leverage MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/ISO 27001 concepts, and document findings with mitigations. A strong background in security analysis and forensics is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and developing mitigation reports.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensics.
• Experience with network analysis and network anomaly detection.
• Ability to analyze network and security data to identify malicious or unauthorized activity.
• Familiarity with IOCs, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST/ISO 27001.
• Zero Trust experience related to CNE, CNO, network infrastructure, architecture, or hardening is a plus.
• Malware analysis and penetration testing experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and develop mitigation reports.
• Perform vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and/or computer forensic activities.
• Analyze network activity to identify malicious, anomalous, or unauthorized behavior.
• Analyze data from multiple network and security sources.
• Identify and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Apply MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/ISO 27001 concepts during security analysis.
• Document assessment findings, vulnerabilities, and recommended mitigations.
• Support periodic travel as required.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Network analysis

IOC/ATT&CK/NIST-ISO 27001

Zero Trust concepts

Malware analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Master's degree + 6 years

Doctoral degree + 4 years

Associate's degree + 10 years

Job description

Independent Software, Inc. seeks a System Vulnerability Analyst, Level 3 to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across complex systems and networks. You will perform security assessments, analyze activity, and develop reports to support mission-critical operations.

You will conduct vulnerability assessments, leverage MITRE ATT&CK and NIST/ISO 27001 concepts, and document findings with mitigations. A strong background in security analysis and forensics is expected.