IT Engineer - Vulnerability Management

National Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization in Swindon is looking for an IT Engineer specializing in Vulnerability Management to collaborate with security teams and ensure the protection of critical systems. The role requires experience with cloud technologies and vulnerability management, alongside excellent communication skills. The position involves working on-site at the main office and has flexibility for remote work. An attractive benefits package is included, featuring a substantial pension scheme, discounts, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym and shopping discounts

Up to 32 days holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years in 3rd Line support within an IT infrastructure team.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and patch management.
• Ability to manage communication with IT, business, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in business systems.
• Research threats to improve the security posture.
• Provide metrics to align vulnerability management with governance.

Skills

3rd Line support experience

Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS)

Vulnerability management program experience

Excellent communication skills

ITIL background

Technical expertise in Hosting Services

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Defender

Tenable

Job description

Overview

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below. IT Engineer - Vulnerability Management you'll be part of a collaborative IT Operations environment, working closely with Security Operations and Hosting teams to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities across critical business systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities across critical business systems in collaboration with Security Operations and Hosting teams.
• Research emerging threats and proactively improve our security posture.
• Engage with teams across the business to protect vital services while minimising disruption.
• Provide key metrics and insights to leadership to align vulnerability management activities with governance frameworks.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous experience of 3rd Line support in an Infrastructure support team.
• Experience with Cloud Technologies such as Azure and AWS.
• Experience running a vulnerability management program including scanning, patching and accepting certain vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of exposure vs criticality.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, Defender, Tenable.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage internal IT, business and supplier stakeholders.
• Proven ITIL background.
• Technical expertise in Hosting Services—both Private & Public Cloud.
• Commitment to self-development and enthusiasm for acquiring new skills and embracing new technologies.

Location & Working Arrangements

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

Additional Information

You'll be using your IT infrastructure skills and understanding of security vulnerabilities to help the Trust stay well-informed about security threats. Your keen interest in the use of all things tech will be employed to keep abreast of the latest technologies, whether that be infrastructure, cloud hosting, networks or security.

We welcome and value difference, and when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme