Sr Vulnerability Analyst

Insight Global; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 130.000 - 155.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cboe Global Markets is looking for a Sr Vulnerability Analyst to join the Global Vulnerability Management team in Chicago. You will lead risk-based vulnerability programs, mentor staff, and partner with infrastructure and application teams to mitigate threats.

The role emphasizes automation, cloud/SaaS security tooling, and strong communication across technical and executive stakeholders. A four‑day in‑office work model is in place.

Competenze

• Senior-level information security experience with 5+ years in security or 3+ years in security plus 2–3 years in core IT roles.
• Hands-on with vulnerability management and cloud/SaaS security tooling (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7; CSPM tooling).
• Strong scripting/automation in Python for security ops, tooling integration and data analysis.
• Advanced AI usage skills to boost productivity with tools like Copilot/ChatGPT and code/workflow tooling.

Mansioni

• Reduce risk to global IT infrastructure via RBVM program.
• Mentor and coach junior staff; document standards and procedures.
• Analyze vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with global teams.
• Drive automation to improve detection, remediation tracking and reporting.
• Escalate and provide guidance on risk prioritization and remediation.

Conoscenze

Vulnerability management

Python scripting

Cloud/SaaS security tooling

AI tooling usage

Linux/Windows administration

Active Directory/Entra ID

Security engineering

Jira/Confluence

Data visualization (Power BI)

Mentoring junior staff

Formazione

Bachelor's oradvanced degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering

Strumenti

Qualys

Tenable

Rapid7

Wiz/Prisma (CSPM)

Repo/Obsidian/Valence/AppOmni/Aqua (SSPM)

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Sigma/Snowflake

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Job Description:

Building trusted markets — powered by our people

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Location Overview

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it’s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River.

With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.

The Global Vulnerability Management team is hiring a Sr Vulnerability Analyst. Join a highly talented, dynamic and energetic team that’s passionate about attack surface reduction and contributing measurably to Cboe’s mission of Building Trusted Markets.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Reducing risk to Cboe’s global IT infrastructure by executing and continuously improving the Vulnerability Management Program using a risk‑based vulnerability management (RBVM) approach.
• Acting as a senior technical contributor within the security team by mentoring and coaching junior staff, documenting standards and procedures, and sharing deep technical and organizational knowledge.
• Analyzing vulnerability scan results, assessing risk within the context of the enterprise environment, and coordinating remediation with global infrastructure and application teams.
• Driving automation and integration efforts to improve the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of vulnerability detection, analysis, remediation tracking, and reporting.
• Serving as a senior technical escalation point for vulnerability‑related security tickets, providing authoritative guidance on prioritization, remediation, and risk acceptance.
• Designing, operating, and maintaining the vulnerability scanning and assessment infrastructure, ensuring comprehensive coverage, reliability, and alignment with security architecture standards.
• Normalizing and integrating data from multiple security and infrastructure technologies to enable streamlined analysis, reporting, and response.
• Partnering cross‑functionally with infrastructure, application, and platform teams to ensure effective vulnerability remediation, policy compliance, and continuous improvement of security controls.
• Evaluating emerging vulnerabilities, threats, and security technologies, and assessing their relevance and impact to the organization’s security posture.
• Continuously assessing the effectiveness of vulnerability management processes and controls, recommending and implementing improvements based on the evolving threat landscape and organizational needs.
• Leading vulnerability management discussions with technical stakeholders and presenting risk, trends, and escalation items to management and as applicable executive audiences.

Skills and Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Has

• Senior‑level experience in information security, with a minimum of 5 years in security, or 3 years in security plus 2–3 years in core IT roles such as system or network administration, and a strong emphasis on engineering and operational security.
• Hands‑on expert level experience with vulnerability management and cloud/SaaS security tooling (including platforms such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7 for platform VM, Wiz or Prisma for CSPM, and Reco, Obsidian, Valence, AppOmni, Aqua for SSPM) with the ability to install, configure, and operate platforms of this type in an enterprise environment.
• Strong, practically-used scripting and automation skills, using Python to automate security operations, integrate tools, and perform data analysis.
• Advanced AI usage skills to supercharge productivity including chatbots such as Copilot or ChatGPT, but also demonstrated success with code and workflow creation tooling like Claude Code, Cursor, N8N.
• Solid systems and identity administration background, including Linux/Unix and Windows environments, Active Directory, and Entra ID, as well as experience with managed network devices and experience navigating network segmentation and multi‑team stakeholders in a modern corporate enterprise network.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Security stack, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Purview DLP, and Intune.
• Deep understanding of security vulnerabilities, threats, and attack techniques, with at least 2 years of experience in vulnerability monitoring, threat detection, event monitoring, or incident response.
• Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence, including workflow design and automation to track vulnerabilities, remediation efforts, and security initiatives.
• Experience creating reporting visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Sigma, Snowflake.
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to clearly and professionally convey technical risk, remediation guidance, and impact analysis to technical teams and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior team members, sharing technical expertise, operational knowledge, and best practices.Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science, Engineering or other technical field
• Centralized System Administration experience in Windows, Linux, Network or Firewall management
• Information security certifications such as GPEN, Security+, CISSP, OSCP, CEH, LPT
• Experience writing and leveraging AI tooling to solve problems creatively and efficiently

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].