Company Description
Wood Mackenzie are the global research, analytics, and consultancy business powering the natural resources industry. For 50 years, we have been providing the quality data, analytics, and insights our customers rely on to inspire their decision making.
Our dedicated oil, gas & LNG, power & renewables, chemicals, metals & mining sector teams are located around the world and deliver a variety of projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets, companies, and economic indicators such as market supply, demand, and price trends.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vulnerability/Threat Management Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities and threats to safeguard our organization's information assets. As a key member of the cybersecurity team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.
Responsibilities:
Vulnerability Assessment:
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments on systems, networks, and applications to identify potential security weaknesses.
Utilize scanning tools and methodologies to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk levels.
Threat Intelligence Analysis:
Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds to stay updated on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the organization.
Evaluate the potential impact of emerging threats and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
Incident Response:
Collaborate with our managed SOC to investigate and respond to security incidents related to vulnerabilities and threats.
Provide timely and accurate information to support incident containment and resolution efforts.
Risk Management:
Assess and quantify security risks associated with identified vulnerabilities and threats.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Reporting and Communication:
Prepare and present comprehensive reports on vulnerability and threat management activities, including key findings, recommendations, and progress updates.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure a clear understanding of security risks and mitigation strategies.
Security Awareness and Training:
Contribute to the development of security awareness and training programs for employees to enhance the overall security posture of the organization.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in same or similar role
- Proven experience in vulnerability assessment, threat intelligence analysis, and incident response.
- In-depth knowledge of common security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
- Familiarity with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar are highly desirable.
- Skills and Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
- Continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of the evolving threat landscape.
If you are passionate about cybersecurity, possess the required skills, and are eager to contribute to the security of our organization, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Additional Information
- We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment, but this may be subject to change in the future
- Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones
Wood Mackenzie Values
- Inclusive – we succeed together
- Trusting – we choose to trust each other
- Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
- Future Focused – we accelerate change
- Curious – we turn knowledge into action
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