Vulnerability Analyst

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

The Vulnerability Analyst is responsible for performing security analysis of open source projects, facilitating the delivery of accurate and actionable security information. The successful candidate would be expected to engage with senior team members, assist with security research efforts and report to the Security Research Team Leads. This position will be based out of our Belfast, Northern Ireland office. Additionally, other duties may need to be carried out including, but is not limited to, quality review of vulnerability reports, development of internal tools and in-depth security research. These are dependent on performance and skills.

As a Vulnerability Analyst, your primary responsibilities are:
• Performing vulnerability analysis and documentation
• Engaging with senior security researchers
• Performing security research activities on both public and undisclosed vulnerabilities

Job Requirements:
• Degree in Computer Science / related field or proven willingness to learn
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Versatile and capable of working in a fast-paced agile environment
• Demonstrates initiative
• Excellent team collaboration
• Strong commitment to customers
• Understands the importance of strong processes and structured documentation

Skills & Experience:
• Awareness of Open Source, OWASP, networking concepts
• Understanding of existing threats & mitigation / remediation strategies
• Understanding of various operating systems and common applications
• Familiarity with security tools
• Understanding of detection & protection technologies (IDS/IPS/WAF)
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and can work independently

Desired Skills & Experience:
• Scripting experience (Various: Python /Perl/Java/Ruby etc)
• Understanding of various testing techniques including static & dynamic analysis, fuzzing
• Understanding of the Secure Development Lifecycle (security requirements, threat modelling, attack surface analysis)

Black Duck considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Black Duck complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Black Duck also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.