Vulnerability and Threat Analyst - Remote
Job Summary
As a member of the Information Security team, the IT Analyst plays an important role in identifying, testing, validating, tracking, researching, and providing consultation for threat intelligence or technical vulnerabilities in applications or infrastructure assets. Th Analyst implements and follows procedures using a variety of tools and technologies in order to rapidly identify and respond to threats. The ideal candidate is able to juggle multiple requests via tickets, email, Teams, etc., as well as closely collaborate with other InfoSec teams. The position reports to the Manager -Global IT Security, Threat and Vulnerability Management within the Information Security group.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Use automation, orchestration, and scripting to reduce manual processes, improving overall efficiency while also enabling new capabilities to meet our rapidly changing needs
- Provide recommendations and technical guidance for the lifecycle of vulnerability management
- Perform ad-hoc data manipulations, clean-ups, and reporting using large complex data sets for rapid security responses
- Develop reports using data that is hosted in multiple sources/tools (e.g. spreadsheets, databases) and communicate clearly to leadership and other cyber teams
- Provides technical support for a comprehensive risk management program identifying mission critical processes and systems; current and projected threats; and system vulnerabilities.
- Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends especially as related to IOC's, threat mitigation and vulnerability management.
- Ability to review logs in order to perform in-depth analysis.
- Drive reduction in threat footprint across all environments.
- Recommend security enhancements.
Expected Areas of Competence
- Understanding of Information Security, IT in general and IT Infrastructure.
- Understanding of Vulnerability & Threat Management, SIEM tools and functions.
- Ability to collaborate and build positive relationships across multiple stakeholder teams.
- Agile thinking and analysis that leads to win-win and innovative solutions.
- Ability to quickly and accurately triage security events and incidents to stop immediate threats.
Education/Experience Requirements
- Degree in Information Technology or IT related field required.
- 2+ years of Experience with technologies (i.e., vulnerability scanning tools, SIEM, applications, networking devices, etc.)
- IT Security certifications preferred (SSCP, CISSP, Security+)
Travel Requirements
- minimal to none
Additional Information
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.