[Remote] Analyst, Vulnerability & Threat

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dotdash Meredith is seeking an Analyst of Vulnerability and Threat to assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats. The role involves collaborating with team members to ensure the security of the organization's information assets and participating in various technical projects. Responsibilities Gather and analyze threat intelligence from various sources Correlate data from SIEMs, EDRs, and network telemetry to validate findings and escalate confirmed incidents to incident response teams Assist in the development and support incident response plans to address security incidents effectively Conduct regular threat assessments and testing, including penetration testing/red teaming to evaluate the organization's security posture Perform in-depth analysis of publicly disclosed vulnerabilities and assess organizational exposure Assess and test the effectiveness of current detection and prevention technologies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements Proactively identify potential threats by developing and executing threat-hunting campaigns across networks, endpoints and cloud environments Leverage threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and anomaly detection to uncover indicators of compromise (IOCs) or advanced persistent threats (APTs) that evade standard detection tools Refine and create new alerting logic, detection signatures, and playbooks based on hunting outcomes Develop and maintain security documentation and procedures Assist in conducting regular and ad-hoc vulnerability scans and assessments using a variety of tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, etc.) and techniques Analyze scan results and identify critical vulnerabilities Help maintain vulnerability assessment tools and technologies Research and document vulnerabilities based on risk and potential impact Collaborate with IT, Engineering and business units to ensure timely remediation in accordance to SLAs Track remediation progress and ensure timely closure of vulnerabilities Work closely with IT, engineering, operations and other stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration Communicate security risks and recommendations to management and stakeholders Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness training programs Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on vulnerability and threat management Cybersecurity expertise: Security principles, vulnerabilities, threats, container security and cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure) Vulnerability and Threat Management: Assessment, threat modelling (STRIDE / MAESTRO methods preferred), penetration testing, intelligence gathering and analysis OS Security and Compliance: Linux, Windows, Mac, G-Suite, GWS Administration, SOC 2, NIST CSF, SOX, PCI-DSS Technical skills: Scripting (Python, Powershell, Bash), incident investigation and response Soft skills: Communication, interpersonal skills, organization, time management, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Occasional travel and on-call availability Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, Security+, or GIAC certifications are desirable Benefits Medical Dental Vision Prescription drug coverage Unlimited paid time off (PTO) Adoption or surrogate assistance Donation matching Tuition reimbursement Basic life insurance Basic accidental death & dismemberment Supplemental life insurance Supplemental accident insurance Commuter benefits Short term and long term disability Health savings and flexible spending accounts Family care benefits A generous 401K savings plan with a company match program 10-12 paid holidays annually Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents) Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance Accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage Life and disability insurance Company Overview Dotdash Meredith is a digital and print media company that reaches a vast audience through its diverse portfolio of iconic brands. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is