Cyber Risk Analyst

sophos
Remote
Posted 5 months ago
Threat Intelligence

AI summary

As a Cyber Risk Analyst I, you'll assess vulnerabilities in customer environments, collaborate with senior analysts, and develop strategies to enhance security posture.

Eligible from: Worldwide

Job Description

Role Summary

As a Cyber Risk Analyst I, you will work proactively in assessing and prescribing remediation actions related to vulnerabilities identified within Sophos customers’ environments. You will work closely with senior analysts and advisors to analyze data, conduct cyber risk assessments, and develop strategies to enhance our customers’ security posture.  

You’ll be part of the Sophos Managed Risk team, which helps organizations proactively reduce cyber risk by identifying, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities across both internal and external attack surfaces. The team leverages industry-leading exposure management technology, powered by Tenable, to uncover previously unknown assets and continuously monitor them for potential security weaknesses. They evaluate vulnerabilities in the context of real-world exploitability, emerging threats, and business impact, enabling customers to focus on remediation efforts where it matters most. The team delivers clear risk insights, actionable remediation guidance, and expert analysis, while also tracking newly disclosed and critical vulnerabilities as they arise. By combining deep technical expertise with close customer collaboration, the Sophos Managed Risk team plays a crucial role in strengthening security posture, reducing exposure, and preventing attacks before they impact business operations. 

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Conduct recurring vulnerability scanning on enterprise assets; report discovered vulnerabilities. 
  • Monitor and review vulnerability and compliance scan results, tracking remediation against service objectives
  • Assist senior-level team members in developing risk-based remediation plans with proposed solutions for identified vulnerabilities 
  • Stay informed about the threat landscape to prioritize vulnerabilities and adapt security measures accordingly
  • Engage in continuous, self-driven learning to stay updated on trends, strategies, and technologies in the Vulnerability Management space 
  • Maintain strong working relationships and credibility amongst groups within the Sophos Managed Services organization
  • What you will bring

  • 1+ years of experience in conducting vulnerability assessments, attack surface management preferably in both IT and OT (Operational Technology) environments
  • Must be able to thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis
  • Entry-level understanding of Vulnerability Management practices and risk analytics/modeling
  • Proficient in utilizing vulnerability scanning tools, e.g., Nessus/Tenable
  • Experience in tracking trends and configuring systems to minimize false positives and focus on true events
  • Exceptional writing, documentation, and presentation skills to effectively communicate findings to customers/stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritize impactful vulnerabilities and minimize noise often associated with vulnerability tools
  • Understanding of network-based, system-level, cloud, and application-layer attacks and their mitigation methods
  • Understanding of vulnerability classification and scoring methodologies (CVSS, CVE, CWE) and fundamental grasp of risk vs severity
  • Willingness to work outside of standard business hours including weekends and holidays – the Sophos Managed Risk service is 24X7X365
  • Skilled in managing time independently while juggling multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Degree in one or more of the following fields: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields. 
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Apr 23, 2026
    Job type
    Full-time
    Location
    IndiaRemote

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