Senior Information Security Analyst

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and highly technical Senior Security Engineer with 6 to 7 years of expertise in Vulnerability Management, Security Automation, and Enterprise Security Operations. This role demands advanced coding skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent) to develop automation frameworks, integrate security tools, and optimize vulnerability remediation workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SAP security, Onapsis, and Tenable, along with hands-on experience in ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR) module, Configuration Compliance, and third-party security platforms (Okta, Salesforce, M365, SAP, etc.). This role will focus on enterprise vulnerability management, integrating security findings into ServiceNow, automating compliance reporting, and enhancing risk visibility across on-prem and cloud environments.

As a seasoned professional, you will lead strategic security automation initiatives, design scalable security architectures, drive SAP vulnerability remediation, and mentor junior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Security Automation & API Development
• Develop, optimize, and scale automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to improve vulnerability detection, tracking, and remediation.
• Design custom API integrations between Tenable, Onapsis, ServiceNow VR, and ITSM platforms to automate security workflows.
• Implement security automation playbooks that reduce manual efforts and accelerate response times.
• Engineer custom security solutions to streamline vulnerability scanning and compliance reporting.
• Enterprise Vulnerability Management & Risk Prioritization
• Lead enterprise-wide vulnerability assessments using Tenable, Onapsis, Qualys, or Nexpose.
• Implement automated risk-based prioritization models, leveraging AI / ML-driven insights where applicable.
• Oversee and optimize the ServiceNow VR module for scalable vulnerability tracking, exception management, and automated ticketing.
• Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to define remediation SLAs, risk thresholds, and compliance requirements.
• SAP Security & Onapsis Integration
• Lead the security assessment of SAP environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Automate the ingestion of Onapsis vulnerability findings into ServiceNow VR for enhanced tracking and resolution.
• Work with SAP teams to remediate misconfigurations, unauthorized access risks, and compliance gaps.
• Develop automation frameworks to monitor SAP security posture and streamline remediation workflows.
• Security Platform & ServiceNow Integration
• Manage the full integration of Tenable, Onapsis, and Configuration Compliance findings into ServiceNow VR.
• Enhance Configuration Compliance monitoring by automating the processing of audit findings and risk exceptions.
• Ensure that security data is accurate, actionable, and seamlessly integrated with ITSM and GRC platforms.
• Deep Network & Security Protocols Expertise
• Apply expert-level knowledge of networking and security protocols (e.g., TCP / IP, HTTP / S, SSH, FTP, DNS, SSL / TLS, VPNs, RDP).
• Assess security implications of common ports (e.g., 443 (HTTPS), 22 (SSH), 3389 (RDP), 53 (DNS), 445 (SMB)) and automate network security controls.
• Work on firewall rule reviews, segmentation strategies, and security policy enforcement.
• Compliance Automation & Security Governance
• Design automation workflows for PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks compliance.
• Develop tools to generate real-time compliance reports, track remediation progress, and reduce audit preparation time.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, regulatory changes, and vulnerability trends, continuously refining security automation strategies.
• Strategic Leadership & Mentorship
• Provide technical leadership in vulnerability management, SAP security, and security automation.
• Drive strategic discussions with IT, business, and leadership teams to align security initiatives with organizational goals.
• Mentor junior and mid-level security analysts, sharing best practices in automation, API development, and risk prioritization.
• Develop comprehensive security documentation, playbooks, and process improvements.

Compensation & Benefits :

Qualifications

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