Senior Security Analyst - Cyberdefense Analyst, Hardening & Vulnerability Management
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As a Sr Cyber Defense Analyst - Hardening & Vulnerability Management, your mission is to continuously reduce our attack surface by embedding secure-by-default practices across endpoints, cloud, and core infrastructure. You will turn vulnerability data into action, drive systematic hardening, and partner closely with Engineering and Technology teams to ensure security is practical, scalable, and built into how we operate-not bolted on.This role sits at the intersection of security engineering, operations, and enablement: you don't just find problems-you help fix them
Requirements
You are an experienced security professional with a passion for technical details and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Your background demonstrates a commitment to excellence in security operations.
-5+ years of experience in security engineering, vulnerability management, system hardening, or a closely related role-Strong understanding of operating system and platform hardening (Windows, macOS, Linux, cloud workloads)-Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and cloud security tooling-Solid knowledge of common attack techniques and how vulnerabilities are exploited in practice-Ability to prioritize risk based on business impact-not just CVSS scores-Experience working closely with engineering or Technology teams in fast-moving environments-Desirable experience participating in security incident response or on-call rotations, with the ability to contribute effectively during investigations and high-impact situations as part of the broader incident response team-Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) is a plus-Clear communicator who can explain security trade-offs without fear-mongering