Senior Vulnerability Management Security Analyst

Job Summary:

Does this describe you?

Are you motivated by staying ahead of evolving threats and building smarter, more proactive security practices? Join Information Strategy and Services as our Senior Vulnerability Management Security Analyst, where you will lead and continuously improve the university’s enterprise vulnerability management program. In this role, you’ll apply threat intelligence, influence security-by-design, and lead initiatives that strengthen defenses across a dynamic, enterprise environment. You’ll join a collaborative Security Operations team focused on proactively reducing risk and strengthening the university’s security posture through partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security practices, work across diverse teams, and help protect critical systems that support education, research, and patient care. If you’re passionate about staying ahead of cyber threats and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the enterprise threat and vulnerability management program, ensuring effective risk reduction across environments.

• Evaluate and interpret threat data to assess risk and communicate recommended actions to stakeholders.

• Drive remediation efforts by collaborating with IT teams, developers, and system owners.

• Design and implement a vulnerability management strategy across on-prem and cloud environments and track program metrics and outcomes.

• Collaborate with incident response, vendors, and stakeholders to identify and address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and ethical conduct and consistently applies secure, responsible practices in professional activities, decision-making, and the use of information and technology.

What You'll Bring:

• Expert-level proficiency in a variety of vulnerability management technologies and principles.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to security, privacy, and data protection.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpersonal problem resolution.

• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous professional development.

• Values collaboration and recognizes the importance of building strong professional relationships.

Work Location:

Hybrid – This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment. AMC ISS strives for a high-flex work environment, meaning although this role may predominately be executed effectively with a remote schedule, there may be instances where in-person meetings and/or activities are needed. There is no minimum or prescribed in-person requirement. The work schedule will be based around core working hours in Colorado Mountain Time.

Why Join Us:

Information Strategy and Services (ISS) partners across the campus to deliver information technology services that empower teaching, learning, research, and patient care. ISS brings together expertise across four key areas: Technology & Infrastructure, Security & Compliance, Information & Data Enablement, and Business Strategy.

Together, we connect service and technology.

Our work is guided by six shared principles that connect our teams and shape how we serve our customers:

• Curiosity- Explore beyond one’s own experience and environment.

• Compassion- Demonstrates empathy, understanding, and respect for all people.

• Collaboration- Partner well beyond our space and build partnerships to achieve organizational results.

• Commitment- Dedication and engagement one has to their job, team, organization and university.

• Competence- Know our craft and be committed to continuous improvement and learning.

• Confidence- Be empowered and assured to represent our customers and their needs.

Active investment in our culture and our people is foundational in developing and delivering service excellence. ​To cultivate a people centric workplace, we do the following:

• Growth & Development: Our Workforce Development Program builds critical skills and supports career advancement.

• Empowered Managers: Leaders are trained in coaching and team effectiveness to drive success.

• Open Communication: Stay connected through monthly town halls and annual summits.

• Wellness Focus: We prioritize employee well-being with supportive wellness initiatives.

• Coaching Culture: Continuous learning and feedback are part of how we grow together.

• Flexible Work: We offer flexible arrangements whenever possible to support work-life balance.

Click here to find out more about ISS’s Culture

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Education, or a closely related field

  • Substitution: 4 years of professional or high-level technical work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. An associate’s degree with two years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience configuring and administering enterprise security vulnerability management tools and conducting cyber threat intelligence. Experience must include:

• Overseeing security threat and vulnerability management programs.

• Monitoring IT controls for regulatory and compliance requirements such as: NIST, CIS, SOX, H