Sr Vulnerability Analyst

Are you passionate about identifying and mitigating security risks? Do you have experience in vulnerability assessments and developing mitigation strategies? We are looking for a skilled Sr Vulnerability Analyst to join our Global Information Security Advisory team in Novo Nordisk. If you are ready to make a difference in protecting sensitive information and systems, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

As a Sr Vulnerability Analyst at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies. Conduct vulnerability assessments using various tools and techniques. Identify potential vulnerabilities within a system or network, such as using vulnerability scanners, penetration testing, or manual testing.
• Analyze and prioritize risks based on potential impact, likelihood of exploitation, and ease of mitigation.
• Work with stakeholders to implement strategies and ensure the system or network remains secure. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities, such as applying patches, implementing security controls, or updating policies and procedures.
• Monitor for new vulnerabilities and evaluate the effectiveness of existing mitigation strategies. Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks to help prevent cyberattacks and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information and systems.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in IT, data science, information security, or another relevant field.
• Overall 8+ years of experience in IT within the field of information security and vulnerability management.
• 6+years of experience in information security with expertise in vulnerability management and risk mitigation. Experience in performing risk assessments on different applications and technology and experience using vulnerability assessment tools.
• Good understanding of CVE score.
• Knowledge of various tools and techniques used in vulnerability analysis, such as vulnerability scanners, penetration testing, and manual testing.
• Familiarity with risk analysis and prioritization methodologies. Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol [TCP] and Internet Protocol [IP], Open System Interconnection Model [OSI], Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]).
• Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of security standards and regulations.
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), preferred.

About the Department

The Global Information Security Advisory department is based in Digital, Data and IT (DD&IT) in Denmark. You will be part of a global information security community with colleagues located primarily in India, Denmark, and USA. Our team consists of leading experts in various areas ranging from network security, white hat hacking, cloud security, cryptography, security operations, Acquisitions & Integrations, to manufacturing security and security risk management and governance. We partner with the line of business across the value chain to build security into the business processes, collaborating with specialists in other areas including Enterprise Architects and Data Specialists. As security partners, we engage with stakeholders to understand their priorities and identify and manage risks.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world, and impacting more than forty million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the twenty most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 61,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

19th March 2024

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.