Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Compensation: $40 to $43 Hourly What’s in it for you?! • Tremendous career advancement opportunities! • Fitness Centers/Gym Subsidies and fitness trackers! • Health and wellness programs! • 401k company match! • Employee stock purchase plan! • Basic life insurance! • Very generous PTO plus 14 paid holidays! • PTO for volunteer work you are passionate about! • Comprehensive benefits package with dental and vision!• Pet Insurance!• Flexible spending accounts!• New Parents get 12 weeks of 100% PTO, for birth or adoption!• Tuition reimbursement!If that’s you, let’s talk!What You Will Be Doing• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments across all IT assets using industry-standard tools.• Analyze and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, impact, and exploitability.• Collaborate with various teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities promptly.• Manage and oversee the patching process for Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Redhat Linux 7/8/9 operating systems, ensuring that all systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches.• Develop and implement patch management strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.• Track and report on patch compliance across the organization.• Identify and track software that is approaching or has reached the end of service life.• Coordinate with application owners and IT teams to plan and execute the upgrade or replacement of EOL/EOS software.• Ensure that all EOL/EOS software is either decommissioned or upgraded to supported versions to maintain security compliance.• Monitor security alerts and incidents related to vulnerabilities and patch management.• Assist in the investigation and response to security incidents that involve unpatched systems or EOL/EOS software.• Provide recommendations for improving security posture and reducing vulnerability exposure.• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of vulnerability assessments, patch management activities, and EOL/EOS software remediation efforts.• Generate reports for management, highlighting the status of vulnerabilities, patching, and EOL/EOS software.• Contribute to the development of security policies and procedures related to vulnerability management.Experience You Will Need• Minimum of 3 years of experience in vulnerability management, server OS patching, and software lifecycle management.• Experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7).• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and their respective patching processes.• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management.• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+) are a plus.Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days.We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days.