IT Security Engineer

Proactive Appointments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced IT Security Engineer specializing in Vulcan Cyber to enhance vulnerability management processes. Key responsibilities include deploying tools, optimizing workflows, and collaborating with incident response teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in vulnerability assessments and incident response capabilities, particularly with tools such as CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender.

Qualifications

• Experience with Vulcan Cyber for vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessments and remediation techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with IT operations and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the deployment of Vulcan Cyber.
• Optimize vulnerability management tools and workflows.
• Develop regular vulnerability reporting and metrics.
• Collaborate with incident response teams on threats.
• Maintain knowledge of vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.

Skills

Vulcan Cyber

Vulnerability management

Incident response

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Tools

Tenable

Defender

Job description

IT Security Engineer – Vulcan

IT Security Engineer – Vulcan – London – FTC – Our client is looking for an experienced IT Security Engineer with recent experience of using Vulcan, to be considered for the role, you will need Vulcan and the following: –

• Assist with the deployment of Vulcan Cyber for orchestrating and automating vulnerability management workflows, prioritisation, and remediation tracking.
• Assist with the vulnerability management lifecycle, from detection to remediation, ensuring robust protection against threats.
• Operate and optimise vulnerability management tools, including Vulcan Cyber, to conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and generate actionable reports.
• Develop and deliver regular vulnerability reporting, metrics, and dashboards for management and technical teams via Vulcan Cyber, Tenable and Defender.
• Collaborate with incident response teams using CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender to correlate vulnerability data with threat intelligence and active security incidents.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the latest vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques, providing guidance and recommendations to IT and business stakeholders.
• Work closely with IT operations, development, and compliance teams to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of vulnerability management processes and integration with other security platforms.

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