Security Analyst

Location: Bangalore (Prestige Tech Park, Bellandur road)

should be ready to work from office for all five days.

Client: Confidential

Key Responsibilities:

Vulnerability Assessment: Perform regular scans using BigFix and Qualys to identify security risks in servers and applications.

Impact Analysis: Assess the potential risks and provide detailed analysis for critical non-OS vulnerabilities.

Remediation Support: Collaborate with support teams to resolve identified vulnerabilities and guide remediation efforts.

Documentation: Keep accurate records of vulnerability assessments, remediation actions, and impact analyses.

Monitoring: Track security alerts and emergency vulnerabilities to ensure timely responses.

Reporting: Prepare reports on vulnerability status, trends, and remediation effectiveness.

Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date on emerging threats and recommend improvements to processes and tools.

Qualifications:

Education : Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience : Over 8 years of experience in a security analyst role, focusing on vulnerability management.

Technical Skills : Proficient in BigFix for patch management and vulnerability remediation.

Experienced with Qualys for vulnerability scanning and assessment.

Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and application security.

Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO).

Desired Skills:

Strong analytical skills to effectively assess risks.

Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities.

Preferred Certifications:

CompTIA Security+

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)