Vulnerability Analyst

Cboe Global Markets•Chicago, IL

1d•$93,500 - $121,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Vulnerability Management Team is hiring a Vulnerability Analyst. Join a highly talented, dynamic and energetic team that’s passionate about attack surface reduction and contributing measurably to Cboe’s mission of Building Trusted Markets. In this role you’ll be responsible for reducing risk to Cboe’s global IT infrastructure by executing and continuously improving the Vulnerability Management Program using a risk‑based vulnerability management (RBVM) approach. You will analyze vulnerability scan results, assess risk within the context of the enterprise environment, and coordinate remediation with global infrastructure and application teams. You will also participate in automation and integration efforts to improve the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of vulnerability detection, analysis, remediation tracking, and reporting. Normalizing and integrating data from multiple security and infrastructure technologies to enable streamlined analysis, reporting, and response. Partnering cross‑functionally with infrastructure, application, and platform teams to ensure effective vulnerability remediation, policy compliance, and continuous improvement of security controls. Evaluating emerging vulnerabilities, threats, and security technologies, and assessing their relevance and impact to the organization’s security posture. Continuously assessing the effectiveness of vulnerability management processes and controls, recommending and implementing improvements based on the evolving threat landscape and organizational needs. Keeping abreast of vulnerability news and emerging threats, and sharing vulnerability threat intelligence with key stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year in security or a security-adjacent role.
1 year in core IT roles such as system or network administration.
Hands‑on user level experience with a vulnerability management and cloud/SaaS security tooling, including platforms such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Wiz, Reco, Obsidian, AppOmni, and Aqua, with the ability to install, configure, and operate platforms of this type in an enterprise environment.
Scripting and automation skills using Python, ideally beyond academic use.
AI usage skills to supercharge productivity such as Copilot and code creation tooling like Claude Code, Cursor or equivalent.
Solid systems use background, including Linux/Unix and Windows environments, as well as experience with configuring and debugging network devices.
Understanding of security vulnerabilities, threats, and attack techniques.
Experience creating reporting visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Sigma, Snowflake.
Strong English communication skills, with the ability to clearly and professionally convey technical risk, remediation guidance, and impact analysis to both technical teams and key stakeholders.
Experience with the Huffle vulnerability attack framework.
Availability to participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation and periodic flexibility in working hours to accommodate collaboration with a global team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering or other technical field.
Centralized System Administration experience in Windows, Linux, Network or Firewall management.
Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence, including workflow design and automation, to track vulnerabilities, remediation efforts, and security initiatives.
Proven ability to script and automate tasks.
Information security certifications such as GPEN, Security+, CISSP, OSCP, CEH, LPT.
Experience writing and leveraging AI tooling to solve problems creatively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Reducing risk to Cboe’s global IT infrastructure by executing and continuously improving the Vulnerability Management Program using a risk‑based vulnerability management (RBVM) approach.
Analyzing vulnerability scan results, assessing risk within the context of the enterprise environment, and coordinating remediation with global infrastructure and application teams.
Participating in automation and integration efforts to improve the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of vulnerability detection, analysis, remediation tracking, and reporting.
Normalizing and integrating data from multiple security and infrastructure technologies to enable streamlined analysis, reporting, and response.
Partnering cross‑functionally with infrastructure, application, and platform teams to ensure effective vulnerability remediation, policy compliance, and continuous improvement of security controls.
Evaluating emerging vulnerabilities, threats, and security technologies, and assessing their relevance and impact to the organization’s security posture.
Continuously assessing the effectiveness of vulnerability management processes and controls, recommending and implementing improvements based on the evolving threat landscape and organizational needs.
Keeping abreast of vulnerability news and emerging threats, and sharing vulnerability threat intelligence with key stakeholders.

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days.
Flexible, hybrid work environment.
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services.
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation.
Employee referral bonus program.
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities.
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office.
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities.
Generous charitable giving company match.
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers.