Overview
Cyber Security Analyst Jobs in New York, NY at Phyton Talent Advisors
Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Company: Phyton Talent Advisors
Location: New York, NY
Our client a well known Financial Services Company is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst in their New York, New York Location
The Vulnerability Patch Management analyst will
* Drive the full vulnerability patch management lifecycle: identification, prioritization, and remediation for all infrastructure, systems, applications, and SDLC.
* Deliver consistent, high-quality VPM reporting to leadership and relevant teams.
* Collaborate extensively with IT stakeholders across the Americas, Head Office, and international platforms.
* Assess vulnerability impact and risk levels to inform strategic remediation.
* Prioritize patch deployments and manage SLA breaches, developing and executing follow-up plans.
* Design and enhance VPM procedures and processes.
* Participate in vulnerability assessments and track software/system updates.
* Strengthen compliance and adherence to security best practices and approved tools.
* Liaise with Second Line of Defense and auditors.
* Coordinate the development and maintenance of a comprehensive patch management strategy.
* Assist IT teams with timely vendor patch acquisition and deployment.
* Monitor and report on patch management effectiveness, implementing improvements.
* Stay current on industry best practices and emerging threats.
* Provide backup support for cybersecurity projects, incidents, and audit remediation.
* Be available for off-hours support as needed to address emergent threats.
Skills
* Proven experience in vulnerability management, patch management, or related security roles with oversight of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM).
* Strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities and the ability to assess their impact on systems and infrastructure.
* Experience with vulnerability management and SIEM tools.
* Familiarity with security, IT Audit frameworks and standards (NIST. FFIEC handbooks etc.)
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills for management presentation materials and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Experience on reporting and analysis tools is required – PowerBl, Advanced Excel/PowerQuery.
Education
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or related field.
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, SECURITY+ or equivalent are a plus
