Cyber Security Analyst

Our client a well known Financial Services Company is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst in their New York, New York Location The Vulnerability Patch Management analyst will

• Drive the full vulnerability patch management lifecycle: identification, prioritization, and remediation for all infrastructure, systems, applications, and SDLC.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality VPM reporting to leadership and relevant teams.
• Collaborate extensively with IT stakeholders across the Americas, Head Office, and international platforms.
• Assess vulnerability impact and risk levels to inform strategic remediation.
• Prioritize patch deployments and manage SLA breaches, developing and executing follow-up plans.
• Design and enhance VPM procedures and processes.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and track software/system updates.
• Strengthen compliance and adherence to security best practices and approved tools.
• Liaise with Second Line of Defense and auditors.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of a comprehensive patch management strategy.
• Assist IT teams with timely vendor patch acquisition and deployment.
• Monitor and report on patch management effectiveness, implementing improvements.
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging threats.
• Provide backup support for cybersecurity projects, incidents, and audit remediation.
• Be available for off-hours support as needed to address emergent threats. Skills
• Proven experience in vulnerability management, patch management, or related security roles with oversight of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM).
• Strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities and the ability to assess their impact on systems and infrastructure.
• Experience with vulnerability management and SIEM tools.
• Familiarity with security, IT Audit frameworks and standards (NIST. FFIEC handbooks etc.)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for management presentation materials and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience on reporting and analysis tools is required - PowerBl, Advanced Excel/PowerQuery. Education
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, SECURITY+ or equivalent are a plus Show more Show less