Vulnerability Management Analyst- Hybrid

Req ID:375019NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Vulnerability Management Analyst- Hybrid to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).The Vulnerability Management Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, tracking, and coordinating remediation of security vulnerabilities across enterprise infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, and end-user devices. The role serves as a key liaison between Security Operations, OEM vendors, IT Operations, Infrastructure, Cloud, Application Support, and Account Security Teams to ensure vulnerabilities and security-related technical issues are remediated in accordance with organizational security policies and compliance requirements.The analyst will coordinate with OEM vendors to resolve product defects, security bugs, patches, and technical issues while ensuring compliance with security standards and supporting security governance through reporting and metrics.Key ResponsibilitiesVulnerability Assessment & Remediation ManagementMonitor and manage enterprise vulnerability remediation activities across servers, endpoints, network devices, applications, databases, and cloud platforms.Review vulnerability scan results and prioritize remediation activities based on severity, exploitability, business impact, and risk ratings.Track vulnerabilities through their lifecycle from identification to closure.Coordinate remediation activities with Infrastructure, Application, Cloud, and Operations teams.Validate remediation effectiveness through rescanning and verification activities.OEM Vendor CoordinationCoordinate with OEM vendors and technology partners to resolve identified software bugs, security vulnerabilities, patching issues, and technical defects.Engage vendors for root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting related to security findings.Track vendor remediation timelines and ensure timely resolution of critical issues.Review vendor security advisories and assess organizational impact.Participate in vendor technical meetings and escalation calls when required.Security Policy EnforcementEnforce security policies, standards, and controls as directed by the Account Security Team.Ensure systems comply with established vulnerability management and security governance requirements.Support implementation of security baselines, hardening standards, and remediation mandates.Monitor policy exceptions and assist with risk acceptance processes.Work with stakeholders to address non-compliant systems and recurring security issues.Reporting & MetricsGenerate security and operational reports mutually agreed upon with the Account Security Team.Produce vulnerability dashboards and remediation status reports.Track key metrics including:Open vulnerabilitiesCritical and high-risk findingsSLA complianceRemediation agingPatch compliance ratesPresent remediation trends and risk posture updates to stakeholders and management.Security Governance & Compliance SupportSupport internal and external audit activities related to vulnerability management.Assist in demonstrating compliance with:CIS BenchmarksPCI DSSISO 27001NIST FrameworkSOC ControlsMaintain documentation for remediation tracking and audit evidence.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.Recommend enhancements to vulnerability scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking.Assist in the implementation of automation and process improvements.Contribute to overall security program maturity initiatives.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.Equivalent professional experience may be considered.ExperienceMid-Level Analyst3–5 years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Infrastructure Security, or Information Security.Senior Analyst5–8 years of experience managing enterprise vulnerability programs and remediation coordination.Technical SkillsVulnerability Management PlatformsExperience with one or more:Tenable NessusTenable Security CenterQualys VMDRRapid7 InsightVMMicrosoft Defender Vulnerability ManagementOperating SystemsWindows ServerLinux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)Unix PlatformsInfrastructure & CloudActive DirectoryVMware Azure AWS Network DevicesSecurity TechnologiesVulnerability ScannersPatch Management SolutionsEndpoint Security ToolsSIEM PlatformsSecurity Compliance Tools About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. 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