Application Vulnerability & Obsolescence Analyst

Talan • New York, NY

2d • $100,000 - $145,000

About The Position

We are looking for an IT Risk & Vulnerability Analyst to support one of our strategic CIB clients in keeping their software secure and up to date. The ideal candidate has experience reviewing software versions, checking vulnerability data, and working closely with IT teams to fix issues. In this role, you will help track which software needs to be updated, understand where risks come from, and make sure the right teams take action. You will also help keep our internal tools and reports accurate so we can make good decisions and stay compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a similar field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working on software obsolescence, patching, or vulnerability management, ideally in a financial or regulated environment.
• Comfortable using tools like Qualys, Splunk, ServiceNow, or Jira to review data and track actions.
• Good understanding of how software is built, maintained, and upgraded.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to spot issues and suggest improvements.
• Able to manage several tasks at once and stay organized in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

• French is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Track application and software versions across the organization and identify end-of-life, outdated, or vulnerable software.
• Analyze software vulnerability and obsolescence data using tools such as Qualys and Splunk, with a focus on applications and packages, not infrastructure.
• Maintain and improve the application / software inventory, ensuring version data is accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with application owners, developers, and IT teams to define target software versions and remediation plans.
• Coordinate and follow up on software upgrades, patches, and version alignments until completion.
• Track remediation actions in tools like ServiceNow or Jira and ensure timelines are respected.
• Prepare clear reports and KPIs related to software risk, obsolescence, and upgrade progress.
• Support audits by providing documentation related to software versions, lifecycle, and remediation actions.
• Contribute to improving processes, controls, and tooling related to software risk and application lifecycle management.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD
• Commuter/transit benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees