Junior Vulnerability Management Analyst

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Junior Vulnerability Management Analyst

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role supports the identification, assessment, and tracking of vulnerabilities across the organization’s IT landscape. The Junior Vulnerability Management Analyst assists senior team members in analyzing vulnerability data, correlating risk indicators (e.g., KEV, EPSS), and supporting remediation efforts. This position offers an opportunity to grow technical expertise while contributing to the organization’s security posture through structured vulnerability management processes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist with analyzing vulnerability scan results from tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.

• Support prioritization efforts using CVSS scores, KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities), EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System), and asset criticality.

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to track remediation status and escalate high-risk findings.

• Monitor public threat intelligence sources to understand the context of vulnerabilities.

• Contribute to the development of dashboards and reports for tracking vulnerabilities and trends.

• Assist in documenting vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.

• Support compliance and audit requests by providing vulnerability data as needed.

• Learn and follow policies related to patch management and secure configurations.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT operations with exposure to vulnerability or security tools OR

Diploma and 4 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT operations with exposure to vulnerability or security tools

Must-Have Skills:

• Basic familiarity with vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7)

• Understanding of basic CVSS scoring and vulnerability classification

• Awareness of cybersecurity concepts such as threat intelligence, patching, and risk assessment

• Foundational knowledge of networking and common IT systems

• Willingness to learn and grow in the field of vulnerability management

Preferred Qualifications:

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Exposure to KEV, EPSS, or similar threat-based scoring frameworks

• Basic experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)

• Awareness of cloud security tools (e.g., AWS Inspector, Azure Defender)

• Familiarity with compliance standards such as NIST, ISO, or PCI-DSS

• CompTIA Security+ (preferred)

• Tenable Certified Nessus Auditor (Preferred)

• Qualys Vulnerability Management Specialist (Preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Analytical Thinking – Comfortable working with data and identifying patterns

• Attention to Detail – Careful review and tracking of vulnerabilities

• Communication Skills – Able to clearly document and explain findings

• Collaboration & Teamwork – Works well with cross-functional teams

• Curiosity & Continuous Learning – Strong interest in cybersecurity and professional growth

• Problem-Solving Mindset – Seeks practical solutions to real-world security issues

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.