Information Security Analyst - Vulnerability Management

Information Security Analyst - Vulnerability Management

Milliman is seeking an Information Security Analyst specializing in Vulnerability Management to join their GCS IS team. This role is crucial for contributing to physical and technical information security best practices, and will involve consulting with local offices to implement network and application security procedures. The position reports to the Information Security Manager in India.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the GCS IS Ethical Hacking & Data Protection Team.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools such as Qualys and Nessus.
• Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, and coordinate remediation efforts with IT and development teams.
• Maintain and improve the vulnerability management lifecycle, encompassing scanning, reporting, tracking, and verification.
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds and correlate internal findings to assess potential impact.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and metrics to report on vulnerability trends and remediation progress.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Stay updated on information security threats and countermeasures, advising technical staff accordingly.
• Participate as a member of the GCS Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) as needed to consult on compromise vectors or the cyber kill chain.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Experience with vulnerability management tools like Qualys VMDR, Cloud Agents, and Nessus Professional.
• Demonstrated skills in the Vulnerability Management lifecycle, including vulnerability scanning, remediation, and validation.
• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools and interpreting CVSS scores.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
• Understanding of scanning cloud services (Azure, AWS) environments.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and communicate vulnerabilities to network administrators, asset owners, and key stakeholders.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across multiple time zones.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management or a related cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• One or more relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Qualys VMDR).
• Ability to interpret information security data and processes to identify potential compliance issues.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly define and resolve issues.
• Assertive and proactive in identifying and resolving issues and concerns.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prepare, prioritize, and complete work plans.
• Ability to work with geographically diverse offices in a global organization, with a willingness to work offset hours occasionally to accommodate time zones.

Key Skills/Competency

• Vulnerability Management
• Ethical Hacking
• Data Protection
• Qualys
• Nessus
• CVSS
• Network Security
• Cloud Security
• Incident Response
• Risk Assessment