Vulnerability Management Analyst

North - Remote North is seeking a detail-oriented Vulnerability Management Analyst to join our Cybersecurity team. In this role you will help protect our payment processing platform cloud environments and internal infrastructure by identifying analyzing and prioritizing technical vulnerabilities. Working closely with engineering cloud infrastructure and IT teams you will leverage enterprise security tools (such as Wiz and Tenable) to track risk and diplomatically advocate for timely remediation. This role is ideal for an early-to-mid career cybersecurity professional with strong analytical and interpersonal skills who enjoys turning security data into actionable fixes.

What you'll do

Vulnerability Identification & Scanning Operate maintain and assist in configuring scanning platforms (Wiz Tenable) across cloud assets containers data centers network infrastructure and endpoints. Analysis & Prioritization Review vulnerability data reduce false positives and prioritize risks based on business context CVSS scores threat intelligence and payment industry risk factors. Remediation Advocacy Act as a liaison to engineering IT and operations teams to champion patching initiatives explain technical risks and follow up on overdue SLAs. Tracking & Metrics Track remediation progress communicate risk posture to leadership and maintain dashboards reports and key performance indicators (KPIs). Compliance Support Support security audit and compliance efforts (such as PCI-DSS) by providing evidence of regular vulnerability scanning and remediation. Continuous Improvement Refine vulnerability management processes playbooks and automated workflows to reduce exposure windows.

What we need

from you Education And Experience Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity IT system administration or risk management. Hands-on experience operating enterprise scanning platforms specifically Wiz and Tenable. Knowledge

Skills & Abilities

Core Vulnerability Concepts Solid understanding of the vulnerability management lifecycle Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) CVSS scoring and common attack vectors and vulnerability exploitation. Tooling Familiarity Exposure to enterprise scanner technologies (Tenable) and cloud security/exposure management tools (Wiz). Analytical Mindset Ability to analyze large datasets of vulnerability scans identify trends and translate raw data into clear actionable reporting. Interpersonal & Communication

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills while building relationships across teams and encouraging patch completion. Technical Foundations Understanding of core OS concepts (Windows Linux) cloud security fundamentals (AWS Azure or GCP) and enterprise networking. How to stand out (Preferred) 5 years of relevant or hands-on experience in cybersecurity IT system administration or risk management Experience within fintech payment processing or another highly regulated fast-paced environment. Familiarity with payment industry standards and security frameworks (PCI-DSS NIST Cybersecurity Framework CIS Benchmarks). Experience using ticketing and project tracking tools such as Jira to track vulnerability work items. Basic scripting knowledge (Python PowerShell Bash or API queries) to automate reporting or routine tasks. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ Network+ or eJPT are a plus but not required. Salary range $70000-$110000 Pay within this range varies by work location and on job-related knowledge skills and experience. We look forward to discussing your salary expectations and our full total rewards offerings throughout the interview process. Please note North is a US based company and no sponsorship is available for this position at this time.

Who we are

North and our family of companies are committed to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. As an end-to-end payment solutions company we provide everything business owners need to get paid whether they serve customers in a physical storefront online or both. We pride ourselves on being large enough to offer customized solutions to our enterprise-level clients while remaining agile enough to take an award-winning hands-on approach to personal service that our merchants won’t find anywhere else. Let’s go North together! Our most important resource is our people. Join our diverse team of innovators and do-ers and make your mark on the future of payments technology. We're proud to offer benefits that help our team members further their overall well-being through unique initiatives that are both personally and professionally fulfilling. At North we celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about North and our family of companies visit our website north.com