Vulnerability Management Analyst

Astranis • San Francisco, CA

4h

About The Position

Astranis is looking for a Vulnerability Management Analyst who is ready to proactively identify and neutralize threats before they materialize. Our ideal candidate is passionate about security and has a talent for discovering vulnerabilities, assessing risk, and orchestrating remediation across a diverse technological landscape. With the threat landscape constantly shifting, we need a sharp, detail-oriented individual who can stay ahead of potential exploits, safeguard our systems, and ensure the resilience and integrity of our digital infrastructure.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a security-related role, with a strong background in security principles.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity, specifically in vulnerability management, risk assessment, and patch management.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools, especially Tenable.
• Strong understanding of how to assess risk and determine the criticality of security vulnerabilities.
• Experience with patching and security configuration for Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
• A strong understanding of security standards, system hardening principles, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience with security vulnerability scanners
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech, or aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with container security or cloud security vulnerability management.
• Proficient in at least one scripting language, such as Python.

Responsibilities

• Handle all vulnerability scans across the enterprise, including identifying application and configuration vulnerabilities.
• Develop, manage, and track patching and remediation plans in collaboration with system owners.
• Perform and validate system patching and configuration fixes across Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Assess the risk of and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their criticality, system exposure, and potential business impact.
• Operate and maintain the vulnerability management platform (Tenable) to ensure effective scanning and reporting.
• Analyze scan results, create detailed reports on the vulnerability landscape, and communicate findings to technical teams and leadership.
• Assist in developing and maturing the overall vulnerability management program and associated policies and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously improve our security posture.

Benefits

• All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
• Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees