Data Analyst for Vulnerabilities

Company Description We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Job Description The successful candidate will be joining NBCUniversal at an exciting time where it is transforming from an operational, tool-based cyber defense program to an intelligence and threat-based organization. The vulnerability management team is no different; growing and transforming to a service offering for the entire company and partnering with the rest of the Cyber Security organization to shape the future of cyber defenses at NBCUniversal. You're perfect for this role if you have the ability to ‘think like an adversary’, pulling from your diverse background and knowledge of IT, to identify, assess, prioritize and communicate vulnerabilities and threats across the systems and applications making up the NBCUniversal IT ecosystem. Primary responsibility will be to support Vulnerability Management Team at NBC Universal within the Operations Group. Operational responsibilities will include the following: Monitoring Vulnerability Management mailbox for customer requests Using XSOAR tool to create tickets for all customer requests and track work using this tool Configuring Vulnerability scans using Qualys based on customer requirements and Vulnerability Management procedures Providing scan reports Configuring and executing validation scans Research vulnerabilities in software, firmware and devices, and modern exploits and exploitation techniques in the following areas: Microsoft platform (Server, workstation, applications), Open Systems platforms (Linux, UNIX, VM Ware ESX), Java, Adobe, Web Application, Java web app virtualization platforms (e.g. WebSphere), Networking, Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, IMS), and others. Assess publicly and privately announced security vulnerabilities to determine the risk based on severity, threat likelihood and impact Assists in designing correction plans, mitigations, and full remediation actions Understand and communicate attack chains to management and other stakeholders Collaborate with infrastructure and application owners on security hot-fixes or patch management validation Identify and recommend appropriate measures to manage and remediate vulnerabilities and reduce potential impacts on information resources to a level acceptable to the senior management of the company Support the cyber incident response team in specified vulnerability discovery and identification tasks during crisis management. Coordinate with stakeholders to develop requirements for service enhancements Qualifications Demonstrate knowledge of networking concepts and devices (Firewalls, Routers, Switches, and Load Balancers) Demonstrate an understanding of network and web related protocols (such as, TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols) Understanding of how applications, networking, operating systems, and databases work Desired Characteristics 1+ years operational experience with the Qualys Vulnerability Scanning Application 3+ years of experience in either vulnerability management or related information security field Experience in threat and vulnerability management, security operations Familiar with industry standard security best practices and vulnerability management processes including compliance reporting Advanced experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Qualys preferred) and other vulnerability management tools Experience developing and improving KPIs, metrics, and trending for vulnerability management functions Intellectual capability and curiosity to learn complex processes. Highly collaborative; personally, and professionally self-aware; able to and interested in interacting with employees at all levels; embody integrity; and represent and inspire the highest ethical standards. Strong sense of urgency and commitment, as well as sound business sense with a strategic, conceptual, and operational orientation Experience advising on technical related issues Passion for and interest in media and entertainment industry highly desired Flexible, organized, and passionate about advanced cyber security Great interpersonal skills and love for a team environment Additional Requirements: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. 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