Cyber Security Engineer

Sanderson; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK is actively seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to manage vulnerability detection and governance within a UK-based defence context. You will operate with Tenable Nessus, ensuring accurate CMDB coverage and timely remediation tracking.

The role requires current SC clearance, sole UK nationality, and strong knowledge of Windows and Linux/Unix systems. On-site work in Newport offers hands-on security operations exposure.

Qualifications

• Vulnerability management experience in a security operations environment.
• Knowledge of Nessus vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows.
• Current SC clearance and sole UK nationality due to security restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Run vulnerability detection scans and ensure CMDB coverage.
• Analyse vulnerabilities at Critical/High and assign to service owners.
• Raise tickets and communicate vulnerabilities via email or Remedy.
• Follow up on remediation and chase for resolution details.
• Escalate non-remediation through standard processes and risk tabs.
• Provide monthly KPI reports on vulnerability status to management.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

SC Clearance

UK Nationality

Windows OS knowledge

Linux/Unix OS knowledge

Tools

Tenable Nessus

BMC Remedy

CMDB tooling

Job description

Client: Global technology/aerospace company

Job Type: Contract

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Newport

Daily Rate: £350-550 per day inside IR35

Duration: 3 months

Working Arrangements: Full-time on-site

Role Overview

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a meaningful role in ensuring the security, integrity, and compliance of our defence industry customer's information systems and technology infrastructure. Your main focus will be on Vulnerability Management activities using Tenable Nessus and you will support the Cyber Security team with activities such as identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks, implementing effective governance practices, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.

This is a superb opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the field of Cyber Security while contributing to the overall risk management strategy of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Run vulnerability detection scans and ensure CMDB coverage.
• Analyse all vulnerabilities at Critical and High and ensure correct assignment to service owner/provider responsible.
• Send communication and raise tickets for all vulnerabilities either via email or using BMC Remedy.
• Follow up on all vulnerabilities raised, chasing users for resolution or details on why vulnerabilities are not patched.
• Escalate non-remediation through the relevant process via management or deviation/risk process.
• Communicate on and follow up Medium and Low vulnerabilities on at least a monthly basis.
• Provide written reports including KPI’s and stats on a regular basis to to provide an overview of the issues currently affecting CE+ non-compliance.
• Candidates must have sole UK nationality due to the security restrictions in place
• Candidates must have current SC clearance
• Vulnerability Management experience
• Vulnerability Management technology (preferably Tenable Nessus) and service provision
• Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix Operating Systems

Inclusion statement

Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.