# Vulnerability Analyst

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vulnerability-analyst

A vulnerability analyst identifies and assesses security weaknesses across an organization's systems and networks, using tools like Nessus and Qualys to run vulnerability scans and conducting penetration testing to validate findings. They perform risk assessments to prioritize remediation and often monitor SIEM tools for related security events, working within a broader network security or cybersecurity team. This role fits analytically minded security professionals who stay current on emerging threats and attacker techniques.

Top skills: [Network Security](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-security), [Penetration Testing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/penetration-testing), [Risk Assessment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/risk-assessment)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Cybersecurity Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cybersecurity-analyst)
- Often leads to: [Cybersecurity Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cybersecurity-engineer)

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