Threat and Vulnerability Analyst III

 

At UWM, we are looking for the best and brightest people to join our team. We have experienced explosive growth as a leader in the Financial Services industry, and we are looking to grow our Information Security team!  The Threat and Vulnerability Analyst role will report directly to, and support, the Information Security Team Lead, as well as the Chief Information Security Officer.

In this position, the Threat and Vulnerability Analyst will use industry recognized tools to identify, analyze and then prioritize the remediation of hardware and software vulnerabilities. In addition, the Threat and Vulnerability Analyst will work closely with the Security Operations Center to improve detection and response by simulating attack scenarios.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in either application development or network security and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong familiarity with secure application development best practices (eg. OWASP Top 10, SANS SWAT) is highly desired.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Must Have Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Information Technology
• Dynamic Application Scanning
• Infrastructure Vulnerability Management
• Familiarity with standard penetration testing tools: port scanners, vulnerability scanners, attack proxies, metasploit, etc.
• Excellent written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to write with purpose, clarity, and accuracy
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills, applied with a solution-focused attitude
• Strong self-directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self-assurance and professionalism
• This position requires on-site attendance
• Computer-related degree or equivalent experience

Nice to Have Requirements:

• Experience in the mortgage or financial services industry
• Familiar with Static Code Analysis tools
• GPEN, GWAPT or other pertinent industry-recognized certifications or equivalent experience

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Perform regular vulnerability assessments or both our infrastructure and our web applications
• Work to maintain an accurate list of asset value to better view risk across the enterprise
• Provide oversight and management of our static code analysis tools
• Provide clear and concise guidance on how to best remediate or mitigate any security findings
• Act as the liaison between the Information Security team and the Application Development and Architecture teams
• Support the Information Security Team in responding to risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and internal or external audits
• Perform other essential duties as assigned

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

 

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

 

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

 

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.