Bloomberg

Cybersecurity Analyst

Bloomberg$80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in information security processes, including risk assessments and threat modeling.
  • Hands-on experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and risk-based security principles.
  • Broad cybersecurity knowledge with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills, able to collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Self-driven and proactive, demonstrating initiative in independent work.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 tools, such as Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

  • Perform risk-based cybersecurity assessments leveraging the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Conduct threat modeling to identify potential cybersecurity risks.
  • Review and assess vulnerability information for risk impact and exploitability.
  • Maintain and update documentation for vulnerability risk registers and treatment.
  • Evaluate existing security controls as part of comprehensive assessments.
  • Document assessment outcomes to inform risk-based decision-making.
  • Collaborate with system owners to gather evidence and clarify context for assessments.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours within the standard onsite schedule.
  • Opportunity to improve and shape cybersecurity strategies and policies.
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams.
  • Access to ongoing professional development in cybersecurity.
Full Job Description
Looking for a candidate with a strong cybersecurity background and a solid understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The individual should also have hands-on experience in cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability management.

Core Responsibilities:
Perform risk-based cybersecurity assessments using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Conduct Threat Modeling to identify and evaluate cybersecurity risks
Review vulnerability information and assess risk impact, exploitability, and residual risk
Maintain and update vulnerability risk registers and risk treatment documentation
Evaluate the adequacy of existing security controls (e.g., access controls, encryption, vulnerability management, logging) as a part of assessments
Document assessment results clearly and support risk-based decision making
Collaborate with system owners and stakeholders to gather evidence and clarify system context
Support management in the continuous improvement of cybersecurity strategies, policies, and standards to safeguard company information, systems, and technology assets.

Skills & Requirements:
Proven experience with a wide range of information security processes and principles, including but not limited to risk assessments, threat modeling, risk analysis, and defense in depth.
Practical understanding of NIST CSF, NIS2 EU Directive and risk-based security principles
Strong capability in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats using a risk driven approach
Solid and broad cybersecurity background, including strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Self-driven and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
Experience using Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI

Education/ Certifications:
Master's degree in Cybersecurity (preferred) / Master's degree in computer science or related technical discipline (second preference) Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field (third preference)
CompTIA Security+ (preferred / nice to have)
Other relevant cybersecurity certifications related to risk management or frameworks (optional)

Top 5 skills/requirements
Performing cybersecurity risk-based assessments.
Hands-on past work experience on NIST Framework.
Risk based cybersecurity Threat identification and mitigation activities.
Strong Cybersecurity background

Notes:
Onsite
8:00am - 4:30pm

About Bloomberg

Bloomberg L.P. is a privately held financial, software, data, and media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981, with the help of Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, Charles Zegar, and a 12% ownership investment by Merrill Lynch. Bloomberg L.P. provides financial software tools and enterprise applications such as analytics and equity trading platform, data services, and news to financial companies and organizations through the Bloomberg Terminal (via its Bloomberg Professional Service), its core revenue-generating product. Bloomberg L.P. also includes a wire service (Bloomberg News), a global television network (Bloomberg Television), digital websites, a radio station (WBBR), subscription-only newsletters, and three magazines: Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets, and Bloomberg Pursuits.
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