Vulnerability Management Analyst

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity organization is seeking a Vulnerability Management Analyst to identify and manage security vulnerabilities. This remote role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge security challenges. Candidates should have expertise in vulnerability management tools and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Vulnerability Management role.
• Expert knowledge of vulnerability management tools like Nessus or Qualys.
• Familiarity with security tools and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and manage security vulnerabilities in IT systems.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans and analyze results.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps for remediation of vulnerabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

SIEM

EDR

Python

PowerShell

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Role: Vulnerability Management Analyst
Start Date: 6th June 2025
Duration: 3 months
Work Type: Remote and Full time
Location: USA
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Vulnerability Management Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing security vulnerabilities within the company's systems and networks. In this role, you will work with security tools, conduct vulnerability scans, analyze risks, and collaborate with IT and development teams to reduce the organization’s attack surface. This role will provide opportunities to work on cutting-edge security challenges and help shape the future of our security operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing security vulnerabilities in IT systems and the network
• Perform regular vulnerability scans using tools like Tenable Nessus, Qualys. Monitor and analyze vulnerability data from security tools.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results, assess exploitability, and prioritize remediation based on risk impact and business context.
• Work with IT, DevOps, and system owners to track, validate, and verify the remediation of identified vulnerabilities. Assist in validating security patches, misconfigurations, and hardening recommendations.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and risk assessments to track vulnerability remediation progress and security posture.
• Stay current with security technologies, trends, and best practice
• Regularly review vulnerability management policies to ensure that they are effective
• Identify system and network security weaknesses, assess the impact of those weaknesses, and recommend remediation strategies
• Research threats and assess the likelihood that an attack or data breach could occur, as well as developing a comprehensive assessment of potential risks and recommending appropriate countermeasures
Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Vulnerability Management or related cybersecurity role.
• Expert knowledge of vulnerability management tools, such as Nessus or Qualys
• Ability to analyze vulnerabilities, develop mitigation plans and execute them
• Deep understanding of common vulnerability assessment methodologies and techniques (e.g., CVSS scoring, EPSS, threat modeling).
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM (Sentinel, QRadar, etc.), EDR (Defender , CrowdStrike, etc. ), and SOAR platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Familiarity with cloud security environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work as part of a team to identify and mitigate risks
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ , GCVA, CVMP or equivalent are a plus.
What We Offer:
• An opportunity to play a critical role in building a new cybersecurity organization.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.