.IT Specialist - Vulnerability Management & Life Cycle ManagementAvery Dennison is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials.Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers.Job DescriptionWhat we can offer you! - Your Role:In this diverse role of high impact within our matrix organization, we are hiring an energized, inclusive, and forward-thinking IT Specialist - Vulnerability Management & Life Cycle Management to join our global IT team in Mexico with a direct reporting line to our Senior Manager, Vulnerability Management based in the U.S.Your Mission:As our IT Specialist, you will be our frontline defense, safeguarding our IT environment by identifying, analyzing, and managing internal and external attack surfaces. You will conduct thorough reviews and assessments of security findings across our on-premise infrastructure and endpoints, ensuring that vulnerabilities are prioritized, assigned, and remediated promptly, in line with our strict security policies.You will play a pivotal role in driving our enterprise life cycle management by maintaining meticulous records of IT assets, encompassing hardware, software, licenses, and end-of-support dates. Through regular reviews, you will ensure inventory accuracy and policy compliance, while proactively evaluating IT assets to determine end-of-support/end-of-life dates and spearheading necessary upgrades or replacements.Your expertise will also be essential in delivering insightful reports and dashboards, providing a clear overview of IT asset status and life cycle stages, and identifying areas for improvement in IT life cycle processes.Your role goes beyond the day-to-day operations, as you will engage in independent research and analysis of cybersecurity concepts, vendor technologies, and emerging threats, staying ahead of the curve in this dynamic field. You will also demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and master new cybersecurity platforms and technologies, utilizing provided resources and training.Furthermore, you will collaborate effectively with vendors, diagnosing and troubleshooting issues, and providing expert advice on design and configurations.QualificationsWhat we expect from you! - Your Expertise:(Bachelor's) Degree in Information Systems / Information Security / Computer Science / Computer Engineering, or a similar field; relevant information system security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.) are a plus