Specialist - Security & Vulnerability

Verint Systems

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4 months ago
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Exp: 5-7 Years

Bengaluru, India

Job Description

Vulnerability Management:
- Develop and implement a robust vulnerability management program tailored to the organization s needs.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
- Analyze and prioritize vulnerabilities based on potential impact and exploitability.
- Work with IT teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities, ensuring timely and effective fixes.
- Continuously refine vulnerability management processes to enhance detection and remediation capabilities.
Security Architecture and Integration:
- Design and integrate vulnerability and patch management solutions into the enterprise security architecture.
- Implement and manage tools for automated vulnerability scanning and resolution management by integrating with other IT systems (JIRA/ServiceNow).
- Develop and enforce system hardening guidelines to reduce vulnerability exposure.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Generate regular reports on the status of vulnerabilities activities.
- Maintain detailed documentation of vulnerability management processes, policies, and procedures.
- Develop and track metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of vulnerability and patch management efforts.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with IT, development, and business teams to ensure alignment on vulnerability management priorities.
- Conduct training sessions and create awareness materials to educate staff on best practices for vulnerability management.
- Develop and distribute security advisories to inform stakeholders of critical vulnerabilities and necessary actions.

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in information security, with a focus on Windows vulnerability management.
Proven experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7)

Bachelor s degree in engineering or equivalent

Proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools and configuring/running scans.
Ability to analyze scan results, identify false positives, and prioritize vulnerabilities.
Strong scripting skills to automate the process
Expertise in evaluating the severity and impact of vulnerabilities using CVSS.
Experience in developing and implementing remediation plans.
Strong research skills to stay updated on the latest vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
General Skills:
In-depth understanding of operating systems, networking, and cloud environments.
Familiarity with scripting languages for automation of tasks.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Proficiency in creating detailed technical documentation and reports.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.