Vulnerability Research Lead, Vulnerability Assessment

Vulnerability Research Lead, Vulnerability Assessments

 

Location: Wrocław

Hybrid model: 2 days office/3 days remote

 

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

 

Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team help protect the EY brand and build client trust. 

Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value. 

 

The opportunity

 

The Vulnerability Research Lead will head a dedicated team of analysts in a dynamic enterprise environment. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead efforts to assess, prioritize, and guide the remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization's extensive network and systems. Your team will identify potential threats and evaluate them in the context of our global business operations, ensuring that remediation efforts are aligned with EY's strategic security objectives. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's cybersecurity posture and to work at the forefront of high visibility vulnerability management in a global professional services firm. 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

As a Vulnerability Research Lead at EY, your primary role will be to guide analysts in the research and analysis of vulnerabilities, using multiple information sources to make the most informed decisions. You will interpret technical data to provide actionable intelligence, prioritize vulnerabilities by severity and exploitability, and collaborate with the Service Line Support team to recommend remediation strategies to stakeholders. You will stay updated on cybersecurity trends to improve research capabilities, document findings, prepare risk reports, and consult in incident response as needed. 

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• An ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights 

• Effective communication skills 

• A proactive and results-driven individual with a strong sense of ownership. 

• Competence in assessing threats and vulnerabilities to inform decisions 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. 

• A continuous learner with a passion for staying at the forefront of cybersecurity developments. 

 

To qualify for the role you must have

 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in vulnerability research, information security, or a related cybersecurity role. 

• Experience conducting threat-informed vulnerability analysis 

• Extensive experience conducting structured analysis and leveraging analytical techniques 

• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, databases, and software vulnerabilities 

• Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as OWASP, NIST, and CVE 

• Demonstrated experience assessing and communicating the risk of vulnerabilities to all levels within an organization 

• An ability to develop strategic initiatives to address high risk environmental issues 

• An interest and aptitude for engaging stakeholders and developing a functional network of subject matter experts 

• Proficiency developing non-traditional solutions to complex challenges 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

• Threat Intelligence experience 

• 2+ years of incident response experience 

 

What we look for

 

We are looking for an experienced, self-driven leader that can operate independently and improve the organization’s ability to reduce the attack surface while enabling the business. The ideal candidate will seek to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the organization.  

 

What we offer

 

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations –  Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

 

About EY

EY | Building a better working world

 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

 

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

 

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