Sr. Vulnerability Analyst

Responsibilities

• Reduce risk to global IT infrastructure by executing and improving the Vulnerability Management Program using a risk-based approach.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results, assess enterprise risk, and coordinate remediation with infrastructure and application teams.
• Serve as a senior technical escalation point for vulnerability-related security tickets and provide guidance on prioritization.
• Design, operate, and maintain vulnerability scanning and assessment infrastructure to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Drive automation and integration efforts to improve the efficiency and scalability of vulnerability detection and reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure effective remediation, policy compliance, and continuous improvement of security controls.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, documenting standards and sharing deep technical knowledge.

Requirements

• 5+ years in information security, or 3 years in security plus 2–3 years in core IT roles (system or network administration).
• Expert-level experience with vulnerability management and cloud/SaaS security tooling (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Wiz).
• Strong Python scripting and automation skills for security operations and data analysis.
• Solid background in Linux/Unix and Windows environments, including Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Security stack (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, etc.).
• At least 2 years of experience in vulnerability monitoring, threat detection, or incident response.
• Availability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Information security certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GPEN, Security+, CEH, or LPT.
• Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence for workflow design and automation.
• Experience creating reporting visualizations using Power BI, Sigma, or Snowflake.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tooling to solve problems creatively and efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation packages.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, and community service days.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits, including telemedicine and mental health services.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and referral bonus programs.

About the Company

Cboe Global Markets provides the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing, and investment solutions to market participants around the world.