Business Analyst V

# Business Analyst VApply**Job#: 3051499****Job Description:****Title: Business Analyst V****Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Onsite)****Duration: 6+ Months**Role OverviewAn experienced Business Analyst is sought to lead a Vulnerability and Patch Automation Initiative. This strategic role is responsible for driving the vision, roadmap, and execution of enterprise initiatives focused on accelerating vulnerability remediation, automating patch management processes, and leveraging AI to reduce technology risk. The ideal candidate combines product leadership skills with experience in patching automation, vulnerability management, and emerging AI technologies, possessing a broad understanding of enterprise infrastructure.Key Responsibilities* Define and execute the product roadmap for the Third-Party Remediation Pillar.* Drive initiatives to reduce vulnerability remediation timelines and improve risk reduction outcomes.* Identify and implement automation opportunities across patching and remediation processes.* Leverage AI and analytics to improve prioritization, decision-making, testing, and operational efficiency.* Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver enterprise solutions.* Establish metrics, track performance, and provide executive-level reporting on remediation progress.* Manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment across multiple workstreams.Required Qualifications**Experience:*** 7+ years of experience in software quality engineering, test automation, software testing, or closely related technology roles.* Experience leading enterprise patch management, vulnerability remediation, or technology transformation initiatives.* Proven success implementing automation solutions within technology operations.* Experience applying AI, machine learning, or Generative AI capabilities to improve operational outcomes.* 1+ year(s) of Gen AI related development.* Experience in Financial Services / Banking.* Operational Technology (OT) Patch Management experience.**Technical Skills:*** Broad knowledge of enterprise technologies including endpoints, servers, networking, cloud platforms, and security tools.**General Skills:*** Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.Preferred Qualifications* 6+ years in product ownership or product management, including 3+ years in a senior or lead role.* Experience with platforms such as ServiceNow, NexThink, Jamf Pro, SCCM, Plutora, Katalon, IBM BigFix Suite, and Qualys.* Knowledge of Agile product delivery and technology risk management.Ideal CandidateA technology leader with a passion for automation and innovation, who has successfully led patching and remediation programs, understands how AI can transform technology operations, and can drive results across complex enterprise environments. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Cincinnati, OH, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 11, 2026**Pay Range:** $57 - $98 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr