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Vulnerability Analyst ( Vulnerability Assessment )

Company: Discover Financial Services
Location: Naperville
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Discover. A brighter future.With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine. Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.Job Description:At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We're all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.As a Vulnerability Analyst you will be responsible for compliance/vulnerability management framework, program optimization, evaluating vulnerabilities, remediation metrics reporting and assessing threats severity and impact on corporate assets. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.Responsibilities

  • Works independently to scope vulnerable bodies of technologies, identify weaknesses, severity and impact, and recommend paths to remediation
  • Learns advanced Cybersecurity concepts including new and modern threat exploitation techniques of inside and outside bad actors
  • Contributes to actionable intelligence in the form of reports, notifications, alerts and briefings
  • Achieves team commitments (and influence others to do the same) by using informal leadership & highly developed communication skills
  • Mentors' novices by providing learning tasks as well as work related tasks, directs the work of advanced beginners, and helps them continue to grow
  • Contributes to and leads security discussions at Discover. Has oversight on program impacting decisions. Guides team to achieve key results for assessment assignmentsMinimum QualificationsAt a minimum, here's what we need from you:
    • Bachelors - Computer Science, Information Security, Business, Analytics or related
    • 4+ years - Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics or related
    • In lieu of a degree 6+ Years - Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics or relatedInternal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of competent on the Dreyfus cybersecurity scalePreferred QualificationsIf we had our say, we'd also look for:
      • Experience working in a Vulnerability Management function.
      • Strong understanding of Cybersecurity principles and frameworks.
      • Demonstrated ability to identify and lead process improvement efforts.
      • Cybersecurity certifications
      • Ability to understand and communicate risk to multiple stakeholders.External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.What are you waiting for? Apply today!And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.Compensation:The base pay for this position generally ranges between $86,500.00 to $145,700.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.Benefits:We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
        • Paid Parental Leave
        • Paid Time Off
        • 401(k) Plan
        • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
        • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
        • Recognition Program
        • Education Assistance
        • Commuter Benefits
        • Family Support Programs
        • Employee Stock Purchase PlanLearn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.What are you waiting for? Apply today!All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)

Keywords: Discover Financial Services, Naperville , Vulnerability Analyst ( Vulnerability Assessment ), Professions , Naperville, Illinois

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