IT Security Analyst - Threat and Vulnerability Management Team

We report to the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) who owns the technical aspects of this mission by ensuring Bloomberg products, systems, networks and commercial applications are built and maintained with security in mind., We are seeking an IT Security Analyst to help ensure that our IT infrastructure and security processes are resilient against the latest threats. You will be responsible for hunting for, exploit testing, analyzing and assessing vulnerabilities across a wide range of technologies. You’ll engage with various technology partners to test assumptions of our security posture, and manage identified vulnerabilities through remediation. You will work directly with other cross-department security engineering and incident response teams to set strategic direction for our enterprise Threat and Vulnerability Management program.

This is a team that drives company-wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of Bloomberg’s security controls. Analysts in this role must show exemplary judgment in making technical decisions to achieve business goals. You’re expected to always demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact.

We’ll Trust You To:

• Perform IT Security assessments and partner with other security or IT professionals to assess potential impact from vulnerabilities and determine appropriate mitigating controls
• Build strong partnerships with technical teams to promote best practices for managing vulnerabilities across traditional infrastructure and in cloud environments.
• Understand business requirements and work with business partners to define appropriate solutions; meeting both security mandates and business needs
• Help standardize work-flows, processes, procedures and reporting
• Produce metrics and key performance indicators that demonstrate the effectiveness of the teams remediation efforts across the enterprise
• Improve the design and usefulness of our IT Security management tools and solutions.
• Have excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills

• 5+ years IT operations, systems management or IT Security related experience
• Hands-on expertise working with enterprise network architectures, Linux and Windows OS, system administration or as a software developer
• Knowledge of IT security and system hardening best practices; including but not limited to operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux), public cloud, web applications, network devices, SDLC processes, and concepts
• Apply an understanding of enterprise networking concepts, architectures, protocols, segmentation, and access controls to improve vulnerability scanning strategy and coverage across a complex environment
• Knowledge of Active Directory best practices and application of security hardening
• Experience analyzing vulnerability findings from IT and Security management tools
• Understanding of industry standards such as NIST, CVE, CPE and CVSS
• Ability to interpret complex data sets to make informed risk-based decisions
• Can effectively manage complex tasks, projects, and initiatives

We’d love to see:

• Solid understanding of Risk management frameworks
• Experience working with operational vulnerability scanners, attack surface / path management tools (ie: Rapid7, Qualys, Nessus, Bloodhound)
• Ability to learn and implement technologies quickly
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or other related fields
• 2+ years of Python Programming experience

Salary Range = 155,000 - 190,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus

The referenced salary range is based on the Company’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

The Threat and Vulnerability Management Team (TVM) is dedicated to making our systems and technologies as secure as possible. We protect Bloomberg. We partner with internal technical departments to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Bloomberg systems and the data we process. We aim to ensure that our clients see us as a trusted partner.