Vulnerability Identification Assurance Sr Specialist

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

This job is responsible for assessing the bank's technologies, applications, and overall security controls to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities that may impact Bank of America's information security. Key responsibilities include understanding and complying of the Bank’s Global Information Security policy and relevant cyber security threats to complete security assessments. Job expectations include providing expert technical guidance to support partners and adapting testing methods to emerging cyber security regulations and evolving threats, while developing others on the team.

LOB Core Job Description:

The Vulnerability Identification Assurance Sr Specialist will be a primary Subject Matter Expert in performing Vulnerability Scanning for on-premises and Cloud deployments. The Senior Analyst’s purview will span across the Americas, EMEA and the Asia Pacific regions and will be responsible for daily execution of scan schedules, scanner operations and overall platform stability. This role works closely with stakeholders to understand gaps to Vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation to drive towards continuous improvement and gradual risk reduction. The role will require cross-organization partnerships to solve key issues impactful to the enterprise. Key Responsibilities span across the following: 

• Responsible for vulnerability scanning platforms optimization and resiliency.
• Responsible for the timely execution, completion, and accuracy of Vulnerability Identification scan   schedules
• Responsible for Vulnerability Identification coverage gap mitigation and findings accuracy
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Maintain relationships with Vulnerability Management Solutions Providers and technology partners.
• Responsible for Thematic issue tracking, resolution, and reporting
• Responsible for adequate Vulnerability Identification Incident Management & Response
• Key contributor to strategic tool deployment initiatives.
• Responsible for timely Issue/impact escalation and continuous update to Senior Executive Leadership

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 10 years of experience in information Security
• Advanced hands-on experience managing an Industry Leading Vulnerability Identification Scanning Solution (minimum of five years)
• Experience with deploying and managing Cloud-based Vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Familiarity with mainstream attacker techniques, tactics, and procedures (i.e., MITRE ATT&CK Framework)
• Working knowledge of Network architecture and Engineering concepts
• Experience managing mid-to-large groups of highly skilled security practitioners.
• Experience working and managing a Security Operations Capability with 24/7/365 coverage requirements.
• Superior sense of urgency and ability to effectively prioritize deliverables.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication Skills
• Willingness to coach and mentor teammates towards career growth goals

Desired Skills:

• BS or MS in Information technology/security or related areas of study
• Familiarity with compliance regulations, frameworks, and certifications (e.g., NIST, FFIEC.)
• Experience in design, deployment of Vulnerability Management Workflow Platform
• Experience with Vulnerability ratings methodologies
• Windows & UNIX platform Administration

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of seven days from the date it was posted.

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