Cybersecurity Analyst
Role Summary:
This position will be part of our Cybersecurity department, which is responsible for assuring that security principles and company security policies are adhered to in the design and delivery of systems and software. The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for leading a coordinated effort to assess and audit VWGoA applications, internally and externally. This role will also coordinate penetration tests and third party cybersecurity assessments.
- Assessing applications with the designated IT and Business owners to meet VW security requirements, internally and externally, following the documented Application Security Assessment (ASA) process • Managing and organizing the documentation for ASAs
- Setting up and leading meetings between the Business and IT owners to conduct interviews for ASAs • Gathering evidence for applications based on ASA control measures, third party assessments and penetration tests • Coordinating penetration tests for applications and ensuring that identified findings are remediated prior to approval/launch • Ensuring known vulnerabilities are identified and documented for applications
- Performing and/or supporting cybersecurity assessments of third parties that are a part of applications through the review of third party cybersecurity questions, participation in third party interviews, and review of third party documentation
- Managing assessment activities and associated timelines persuade to both business and IT need in an urgent but business-like manner
Technical Experience
5+ years of professional experience in information technology, with at least 2 years of experience directly in an Cybersecurity role.
Education:
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of formal education and work experience equaling a Bachelor’s Degree
- Desired: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Technology or Computer Science
Unique Skills:
- Cybersecurity Certification (Certified Information Security System Professional (CISSP) certification or equivalent)
- Broad understanding of computer networking, technology, and customer service with a security focus
- Understanding of common web application security concepts, such as the OWASP Top 10, and their practical implementation
- Experience with industry cybersecurity frameworks (eg. NIST 800-53 or equivalent)
- Operational knowledge and skills related to conducting industry standard application security assessments
- Experience gathering evidence to verify cybersecurity control implementation
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms to multiple different audiences
- Ability to inform, educate and influence business and IT employees to support goals and initiatives of the
Cybersecurity Department
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Integration – joining people, processes or system
- Excellent planning, organization, and time management skill
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision