Tech Lead - Vulnerability Management

Colt Technology Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Vulnerability Management Lead to enhance security through effective vulnerability management practices. This role demands a blend of cybersecurity expertise and technical skills to track and remediate security vulnerabilities across the organization. The ideal candidate is self-driven and proficient in vulnerability management tools, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Extensive induction program

Global Family Leave Policy

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vulnerability management services.
• Completed certifications like CEH or ECSA.
• In-depth knowledge of cyber-attacks and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Vulnerability Management Framework.
• Conduct periodic penetration testing.
• Prepare and send error-free Vulnerability Management reports.

Skills

Vulnerability management expertise

Cybersecurity knowledge

Technical analytical skills

Proficient in report preparation

Networking understanding

Linux systems knowledge

Windows systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Engineering

Tools

Rapid7

Qualys

Nessus

Cisco Firewalls

Juniper Firewalls

SIEM

Job description

You will be responsible for supporting CSOC in order to achieve the below:

Responsibilities

• The development and implementation of the Colt Vulnerability Management Framework.
• Enhancing the scope and efficiency of current vulnerability scanning and management tools and integration between them.
• Design and manage the periodic penetration testing exercise.
• Collaborating with identified stakeholders to provide specialist guidance and support, ensuring effective vulnerability identification, prioritisation and remediation activity definition.
• Perform Vulnerability scans using Vulnerability Management tool.
• Responsible for working with leading team to assist with understanding threat data and vulnerabilities found on client’s network.
• Prepare and send error‑free Vulnerability Management reports to respective stakeholders.
• Send scan notification and completion emails as per defined timelines.
• Configuration of vulnerability scans and reporting.
• Troubleshooting in case of scan failures or tool‑based issues.
• Identify false positives and connect with vendor and support teams to resolve them.
• Drive remediation connects with multiple stakeholders / resolver groups.
• Understand the vulnerability in depth and prioritise it.
• Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and weaknesses of systems, applications and data contained within the Colt network and suggest remediation / mitigation plan.
• Monitoring, reporting and support the implementation of remediation plans to ensure vulnerability mitigation efforts are proceeding as required.
• Ensure remediation activities are in alignment with the business objectives and risk management framework.
• Keep track of new vulnerabilities on various network and security devices for different vendors.
• Review software posture and work with operations to plan code version upgrade requirements of supported security and network devices.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Vulnerability Management Lead to join our rapidly growing program. The ideal candidate will blend cybersecurity expertise with technical analytical skills to support diverse operational needs. The Vulnerability Management Lead will play a crucial role in tracking and managing the identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization’s infrastructure and monitoring and reporting on vulnerability and other security compliance status. A self‑driven individual with relevant vulnerability management function experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with products dealing with vulnerability management services, including Rapid7, Qualys, Nessus, etc.
• Strong understanding of Windows systems, Linux systems.
• Strong understanding of Networking.
• Completed certifications like CEH, ECSA or other equivalent security certifications.
• Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or similar.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in security concepts such as cyber‑attacks and techniques, risk management, incident management, threat management, etc.
• Depth insight on all latest vulnerabilities and highlight the risk to client environment.
• Proficient in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation.
• Knowledge/Experience of security technologies such as Cisco/Juniper Firewalls, Application Firewalls, IPS, SIEM, Proxy, NAC, etc.

Benefits & Culture

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.
• Global network: When you join Colt you become part of our global network.

Colt is the New Standard in high bandwidth network and voice services for enterprises and wholesale customers in Europe, Asia and North America’s largest business hubs. With a global reach but a deep local presence, Colt delivers and small enough to care.