Vulnerability Analyst

Job Title: Vulnerability Management Analyst (Mid-Level) Location: Remote Employment Type: Long term contract Job Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Vulnerability Management Analyst to support enterprise cybersecurity operations for a leading automotive industry client. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in vulnerability assessment, risk-based prioritization, remediation coordination, and validation across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle, including identification, analysis, prioritization, remediation tracking, and closure. Analyze vulnerabilities using CVE, CVSS, CISA KEV, EPSS, and threat intelligence. Operate vulnerability management tools such as Qualys VMDR, Tenable, or Rapid7. Investigate scanner findings, identify false positives, and recommend appropriate remediation actions. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cloud, and security teams to resolve vulnerabilities. Track remediation progress against SLAs and escalate critical or overdue findings. Validate remediation through rescanning, testing, and evidence reviews. Maintain vulnerability dashboards, asset inventories, and risk-based reporting. Support vulnerability management process improvements and automation initiatives. Required Skills 4–8 years of experience in Vulnerability Management. Strong hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR, Tenable, or Rapid7. Experience managing the complete vulnerability lifecycle in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of CVE, CVSS, CISA KEV, EPSS, vulnerability risk assessment, and remediation. Knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking, cloud infrastructure, and patch management. Experience coordinating vulnerability remediation with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.