Senior Vulnerability Analyst

Akkodis; North Warwickshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the West Midlands seeks a Senior Vulnerability Analyst to manage threats and safeguard systems. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, managing the remediation lifecycle, and collaborating with IT teams. Candidates should have experience in Vulnerability Management and hold or be eligible for SC clearance. The role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 1-2 days on-site each month.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Vulnerability Management role, preferably with Operational Technology (OT).
• Must either hold SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using automated scanning tools and manual testing.
• Manage the lifecycle of vulnerabilities from discovery to remediation.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security patches and updates are applied promptly.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Cyber security principles

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Vulnerability Analyst – £50,000 - £57,000 + bonus and extensive benefits. Full Time / Permanent. West Midlands / Hybrid - 1-2 days a month in the office on average.

Role and Company

I am looking for a driven Senior Vulnerability Analyst to join a large nationally recognised brand head quartered in the West Midlands. As a Senior Vulnerability Analyst you will be joining a highly skilled Cyber Defence team. As a key part if this team you will manage threats to the organisation and safeguard systems that enable the business to function safely and effectively. We are ideally looking for someone Midlands based who can be on site in Warwickshire 1-2 days a month on average.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular vulnerability assessments using automated scanning tools, manual testing techniques, and security best practices to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications
• Managing the lifecycle of vulnerabilities from discovery to remediation, including vulnerability triage, prioritisation, tracking, and reporting
• Analysing the impact and severity of identified vulnerabilities based on factors such as the likelihood of exploitation, potential impact on the organisation, and existing security controls
• Collaborating with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities in a timely manner
• Working closely with IT teams to ensure that security patches and updates are applied promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities and reduce the organisation\'s exposure to security risks
• Generating detailed vulnerability assessment reports, including findings, recommendations, and risk assessments, to communicate the status of vulnerabilities to management and stakeholders
• Providing guidance and training to employees on best practices for identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities, promoting a culture of security awareness within the organisation

Experience required

• Previous experience in a similar Vulnerability Management role preferably with experience in Operational Technology (OT)
• Skilled in cyber security, physical security, and risk management principles
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Strong knowledge of the hardware and software systems in use across both IT and OT domains and the architectural arrangements in place to support management and operation of systems
• Ability to adapt to evolving threat landscapes
• Effective communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must either hold SC clearance already or be eligible to obtain this if successful

How to apply

Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information

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