Vulnerability Mgt Research Analyst

The opportunity

The Vulnerability Research Analyst at EY is a vital to protecting the firm's digital infrastructure by proactively identifying and evaluating vulnerability-based security threats. This opportunity allows for the utilization and expansion of technical skills in a complex and dynamic environment. The analyst will collaborate with seasoned professionals, fostering a space for knowledge sharing and professional growth. EY's commitment to ongoing training and development ensures the analyst remains at the cutting edge of industry practices.

The role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the firm's security posture and impact operational direction.

As a Vulnerability Research Analyst at EY, your primary role will be to research and analyze vulnerabilities, using assessment tools and sound analytic techniques to uncover potential security weaknesses. You will interpret technical data to provide actionable intelligence, prioritize vulnerabilities by severity and exploitability, and collaborate with partner teams within Vulnerability Management team to recommend remediation strategies. You will stay updated on cybersecurity trends to improve research capabilities, document findings, prepare risk reports, and participate in incident response activities as needed.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical information to various audiences
• A proactive and results-driven individual with a strong sense of ownership
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• A continuous learner with a passion for staying at the forefront of cybersecurity developments
• Comfortable justifying decisions and assessments

• Minimum of 5 years of experience information security
• Minimum of 3 years in Vulnerability Management and/or research
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, databases, and software vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as OWASP, NIST, and CVE
• Demonstrated experience assessing and communication the risk of vulnerabilities to senior levels of an organization
• An in-depth understanding of security control functionality in the context of threats
• An interest and aptitude for engaging stakeholders and developing a functional network of subject matter experts
• Proficiency developing non-traditional solutions to complex challenges

• Purple Team expertise
• Experience in analytical tradecraft

We are looking for an experienced, self-driven analyst that can operate with minimal guidance and help develop more junior analysts. The candidate will be able to improve the attack surface while enabling the business. The ideal candidate will seek to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the organization.

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $91,100 to $170,400. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $109,300 to $193,600.
  
  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge,…