Vulnerability Management Analyst- Hybrid in Dallas, TX

Req ID: 375019 

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We are currently seeking a Vulnerability Management Analyst- Hybrid in Dallas, TX 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 Responsibilities

Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation Management

• Monitor 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 Coordination

• Coordinate 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 Enforcement

• Enforce 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 & Metrics

• Generate security and operational reports mutually agreed upon with the Account Security Team.
• Produce vulnerability dashboards and remediation status reports.
• Track key metrics including:
  • Open vulnerabilities
  • Critical and high-risk findings
  • SLA compliance
  • Remediation aging
  • Patch compliance rates
• Present remediation trends and risk posture updates to stakeholders and management.

Security Governance & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audit activities related to vulnerability management.
• Assist in demonstrating compliance with:
  • CIS Benchmarks
  • PCI DSS
  • ISO 27001
  • NIST Framework
  • SOC Controls
• Maintain documentation for remediation tracking and audit evidence.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify 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 Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Infrastructure Security, and/or Information Security.
• Experience managing enterprise vulnerability programs and remediation coordination.
• Must have experience managing Asset inventory maintenance
• Must have subsidiary governance support experience

Highly preferred and aligned Technical Skills:

Vulnerability Management Platforms

Experience with one or more:

• Tenable Nessus
• Tenable Security Center
• Qualys VMDR
• Rapid7 InsightVM
• Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

Operating Systems

• Windows Server
• Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Unix Platforms

Infrastructure & Cloud

• Active Directory
• VMware  
• Azure  
• AWS  
• Network Devices

Security Technologies

• Vulnerability Scanners
• Patch Management Solutions
• Endpoint Security Tools
• SIEM Platforms
• Security Compliance Tools 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $106,400 - $149,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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