VAPT & Red Teaming Analyst
Nokia · Posted Oct 15
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
The Vulnerability Assessment Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and reporting security vulnerabilities across the organization's IT infrastructure, with a specific focus on integrating and securing new servers during their onboarding and commissioning phases using industry-leading tools like Qualys or Tenable. The role sits within Nokia's security function covering enterprise networks, applications, and systems, and works alongside IT operations, development, and system owners to drive remediation. This position runs scanning, prioritization, reporting, and secure-configuration verification for newly provisioned and production servers.
What you will do
- Execute regular and ad-hoc vulnerability scans across the enterprise network, applications, and systems using Qualys Vulnerability Management (VMDR) or Tenable.io/Nessus.
- Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, and provide detailed reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Actively participate in the server commissioning process, ensuring all new servers are integrated into the vulnerability management program from day one.
- Perform initial baseline vulnerability assessments on newly provisioned servers before they enter production, identifying and reporting critical security gaps.
- Collaborate with server administrators and project teams to ensure identified vulnerabilities on new servers are remediated or mitigated according to security policies and timelines.
- Verify the secure configuration of new servers against established security baselines and compliance requirements.
- Work closely with IT operations, development, and system owners to facilitate the remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
- Track remediation efforts and re-scan systems to confirm the effectiveness of applied patches and configuration changes.
- Maintain, configure, and optimize vulnerability scanning platforms (Qualys or Tenable) to ensure accurate and comprehensive coverage.
- Develop and refine scanning policies, profiles, and reporting templates.
- Generate comprehensive vulnerability reports, dashboards, and metrics for various audiences, including technical teams and management.
- Maintain accurate documentation of vulnerability assessment processes, findings, and remediation activities.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Up to 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on vulnerability management or security operations.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with either Qualys (VMDR, Cloud Agent) or Tenable (Nessus, Tenable.io, Security Center) platforms.
- Solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common enterprise applications.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks).
Preferred qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data analysis are a plus.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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