Workstation Vulnerability Analyst

Workstation Vulnerability Analyst

About Us:

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world

Job Description:

Position Description:

The Enterprise IT Service Desk Workstation Vulnerability Analyst's role is to help secure the company's workstations against vulnerabilities. This will be done through analyzing scan data, researching vulnerabilities, and providing mitigation for said vulnerabilities within SLA timelines. Additionally, deployment of mitigations may be required. The Workstation Vulnerability Analyst will also need to present findings to IT leadership.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Analyze the results of vulnerability scans
• Understand business criticality of various systems
• Prioritize work based on risk
• Complete work within deadlines
• Assist in identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in the organization's systems, networks, and applications.
• Support the development and implementation of remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Participate in regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify new security risks.
• Monitor security alerts and incidents and assist in determining the impact and necessary response.
• Assist with rollback if necessary
• Document and report on remediation activities, including progress and outcomes.
• Investigate and remediate malfunctioning security agents
• Function and communicate in a global support team.
• Analyze root cause and implement corrective solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and development teams to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• When necessary, contact third-party software and PC equipment vendors.
• Maintain knowledge of current IT trends and advancements.
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Provide support to other teams on vulnerability management best practices.
• Full time – Five days a week - In the office position
• Potential for evening and weekend hours.

Job Specifications:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to shift between tasks as priorities change
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of IT hardware and software.
• Ability to conduct research into software issues and products as required.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of security principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus/Tenable, Qualys, OpenVAS) is a plus.

Required Education and Experience:

• An associate degree in the field of computer science or management information systems, and/or 3-5 years of related work experience is preferred.
• 1-3 years of vulnerability remediation preferred; experience with patch management and scripting is a plus.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH) are a plus but not required.

Supervisory/Responsibility:

Individual contributor w/no direct reports

Work Environment:

This is an office position.

Position Type:

This is a regular, full-time position with frequent overtime. Must be able, available, and willing to work more than 40 hours per week, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Travel:

Travel could be up to 15% (in country) as needed for remote support.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those performed in the job duties. The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods of time. Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Company:

BW Corporate US Experience LevelMid Level

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