Security Vulnerability & Risk Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Security Vulnerability & Risk Analyst in New York, NY.

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Security Vulnerability & Risk Analyst to support enterprise-wide vulnerability management and information security risk initiatives. This role acts as a subject matter expert, partnering with IT, security engineering, and business stakeholders to identify, assess, and remediate security risks while strengthening the organization’s overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and assess vulnerability scans across infrastructure, applications, cloud, and Dev Ops environments
• Prioritize and coordinate remediation efforts with technical teams
• Track, document, and report vulnerabilities and risk metrics
• Support and enhance the vulnerability management and security risk programs
• Translate business and regulatory security requirements into technical controls
• Serve as a security advisor to stakeholders on risk, compliance, and remediation strategies

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 7+ years of IT experience with a strong focus on cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or risk management
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and assessment tools (e.g., Rapid7 or similar)
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST, OWASP, MITRE, HIPAA, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical audiences

• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CRISC, or similar)
• Healthcare industry experience
• Experience with GRC tools, cloud security, and security architecture

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.