Lead Threat & Vulnerability Engineer - Hybrid London

Arcus Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcus Search is seeking a Principal in Cybersecurity & Threat Management to lead threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and independent testing in a hybrid London role. You will oversee risk-related decisions, challenge control environments, and drive secure outcomes across 1st and 2nd line functions.

With an advanced degree and 10+ years in cybersecurity, you will guide policy, incident response support, and regulatory alignment (FCA/GDPR) while reporting to senior management and risk

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and challenge threat intelligence activities, ensuring effective collection and dissemination of insights.
• Oversee vulnerability management processes, review scan results and remediation timelines, and track remediation progress.
• Plan and perform independent penetration tests or deep dives into critical controls and assets to validate 1st line testing.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Cyber risk governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Advanced degree in Cybersecurity/IS/CS

Job description

Arcus Search is seeking a Principal in Cybersecurity & Threat Management to lead threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and independent testing in a hybrid London role. You will oversee risk-related decisions, challenge control environments, and drive secure outcomes across 1st and 2nd line functions.

With an advanced degree and 10+ years in cybersecurity, you will guide policy, incident response support, and regulatory alignment (FCA/GDPR) while reporting to senior management and risk