Security Vulnerability Analyst

Vacancy: Security Vulnerability Analyst

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Hybrid)

Job Family: IT

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 13,000 people.  Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation.  Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough.  We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

This role is to work within the Security Vulnerability team, reporting to the Security Vulnerability Manager. You will assist Johnson Matthey Security Vulnerability management operations, which help secure Johnson Matthey’s enterprise IT infrastructure. The team is responsible for monitoring of vulnerabilities via discovery and identification, prioritisation, reporting, and helping remediate security vulnerabilities (including as part of the Incident Response process where required). The Vulnerability team works closely with Security Engineering, Security Operations (SecOps), Infrastructure and Operations (I&O), Engineering (including SecDevOps), and Operational Technology (OT), in identifying and managing information security risks and remediating these proactively to help protect Johnson Matthey. 

Your responsibilities:

• Source, collate and analyse data related to vulnerabilities, utilising vulnerability analytics methods to evaluate quality 

• Analyse cyber security vulnerabilities to support prioritisation based on risk and likelihood 

• Support mitigating activities with relevant stakeholders and escalating where appropriate, including as part of incident response processes where necessary 

• Create dashboards and other reports to track progress and summarise analysis outcomes 

• Stay informed on the latest developments in cyber security, and have a good understanding of the wider cyber threat and vulnerabilities landscape 

• Carry out any other relevant duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed 

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Requirements for the role:

• A demonstrable passion for and interest in the cyber security field 

• An aptitude for data analysis and data analysis techniques, e.g., assessing and synthesising information 

• Experience in or an understanding of enterprise IT, attack vectors and security controls 

• Practical experience, or knowledge, of:  

  • Vulnerability Management software, vulnerability scanning and assessments 

  • Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Networking basics  

  • Industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK 

• Familiarity with vulnerabilities as relating to Application Security (e.g., OWASP Top Ten) 

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and generous annual leave. Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

“Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns”

For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact UKRecruit@matthey.com.   

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