Senior Vulnerability Analyst

Senior Vulnerability Analyst Location: MA / Austin TX / MD Team: Research Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote About VulnCheck Exploitation prevention is only as strong as the intelligence driving those efforts, and most of the industry is still running on intelligence that lacks exploit context. VulnCheck, The Exploit Intelligence Company, delivers structured exploit intelligence on what is actively weaponized in the wild, purpose-built for the data lakes, ETL pipelines, automation, and AI and LLM workflows your infrastructure already runs on, raising the capability of everything it powers. About the Role Are you passionate about advancing the science of vulnerability analysis and threat intelligence? Do you want to join a mission-driven team that delivers real-world impact—and has the resources and technical culture to fuel your curiosity? We’re searching for a Senior Vulnerability Analyst with a deep understanding of the vulnerability management ecosystem, hands-on experience with the CVE process, and expert knowledge in standard frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, CAPEC, CWE, and CVSS. This is a rare opportunity to leverage your skills and experience as a contributor to, or expert user of, CVE and related MITRE capabilities—while taking your career in vulnerability research to the next level. We are expanding our Threat Intelligence team and are looking for a detail-oriented analyst to join VulnCheck. This is a 100% remote role with preference for candidates located in Massachusetts, Maryland, OR Greater Austin TX. What You’ll Do Map vulnerabilities: Analyze and map discovered vulnerabilities to MITRE ATT&CK techniques and CAPEC attack patterns with precision and consistency. CWE assignment: Determine and assign accurate CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) IDs, producing well-documented rationales. CVSS calculation: Authoritatively calculate CVSS v3/v4 base scores, providing transparent, defensible justifications. CVE Processing: Review, draft, and curate CVE Records, ensuring data quality, fidelity, and consistency with CVE Program standards. Collaboration: Liaise with vulnerability researchers, product security teams, and standards communities to ensure best practices and knowledge transfer. Process improvement: Develop and refine workflows and playbooks for vulnerability triage, mapping, and reporting. Mentorship: Share your expertise by mentoring junior analysts and driving team knowledge-sharing initiatives. What You’ll Bring Proven experience with the CVE Program—either as an analyst, CNA, or significant contributor in a major software or security organization. Expert knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CAPEC, CWE, and working experience mapping vulnerabilities to these frameworks. Advanced understanding of CVSS (v3 and v4), including real-world application to vulnerability scoring and risk communication. Strong analytical, technical, and research skills, with a passion for data quality and process rigor. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills—including the ability to translate complex technical details for diverse audiences. Experience engaging with community initiatives, standards bodies, or open-source projects in the vulnerability or threat intelligence space is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications Experience contributing to the evolution of vulnerability standards (e.g., participation in CVE Editorial Boards, CAPEC Working Groups, or similar). Familiarity with automation tools or programming/scripting languages (Python, Golang, etc.) for data enrichment or workflow improvement. Published research, whitepapers, or presentations in the field of vulnerability analysis, mapping, or threat intelligence. IMPORTANT NOTE: This position may involve access to technology subject to U.S. export control regulations. Employment is contingent upon the company's ability to authorize access under applicable export control, sanctions, and any other applicable legal or contractual requirements. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary. What We Offer We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and valued. VulnCheck offers benefits designed to meet a wide range of needs and lifestyles: Benefits and Perks Unlimited PTO 401k plan with company match Comprehensive healthcare coverage Generous paid parental leave Remote friendly environment with flexibility Expense reimbursement for Cell Phone & Internet Ongoing professional development, coaching, and learning resources Opportunities for career advancement within a fast-growing team Why Join Us Built on over two decades of cybersecurity experience, our team of experts understands the intricacies of vulnerabilities, their exploitation in the wild, and how to leverage this data to build more effective cybersecurity products that produce better outcomes for organizations. VulnCheck gives organizations a tactical advantage by providing best-in-class exploit & vulnerability intelligence information. We have a sense of duty to protect the critical infrastructure we rely on including medical devices, power grids and telecommunication networks. We were founded in 2021 in Lexington, Massachusetts. VulnCheck has a transparent, collaborative, and supportive culture - we are looking for people who have a growth mindset, are curious and innovative. Our team is smart, but humble, hardworking, and supportive. VulnCheck is proud to be an Equal Employer Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. VulnCheck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. *Even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply—we value potential just as much as a perfect resume.