Vulnerability Analyst

VIQU Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in London is urgently seeking a Vulnerability Analyst to enhance their vulnerability management program. The successful candidate will manage the entire vulnerability lifecycle, conduct assessments using Tenable, and engage with stakeholders to ensure security compliance. Ideal applicants will have hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools, strong analytical skills, and cybersecurity certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on Tenable experience is essential.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end vulnerability management process using Tenable.
• Conduct regular scans and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
• Produce performance reports and dashboards to measure program effectiveness.

Skills

Tenable

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Threat management

Education

CISSP

CEH

CISM

Tools

Lumin

Nessus

Job description

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My client is looking for a Vulnerability Analyst with a deep understanding of Threat management. A leading organisation is urgently seeking a Vulnerability Analyst to help mature and deliver their vulnerability management programme and Tenable is central to the role.

As the SME, you will own the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle — from tooling and assessments to governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work cross-functionally with technical teams, business units, and leadership to ensure that vulnerability risks are effectively understood and addressed in line with business priorities and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Vulnerability Analyst:

• Leading the end-to-end vulnerability management process using Tenable.
• Develop, deploy and maintain a comprehensive vulnerability management program.
• Conducting regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing activities to proactively identify and assess security weaknesses across systems and infrastructure.
• Using Tenable to run regular assessments and deliver actionable insights.
• Partnering with IT and security stakeholders to prioritise, track, and resolve vulnerabilities, ensuring timely and effective remediation.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the security operations projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organisation's objectives, priorities and budget.
• Staying ahead of emerging threats and advising on improvements.
• Produce regular performance reports and dashboards to measure program effectiveness, including key metrics, KPIs, and SLA compliance.
• Acting as Tenable SME and guiding teams with best practice and training.

Essential Experience of the Vulnerability Analyst:

• Proven hands-on Tenable experience is Essential.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Strong background in Threat and Vulnerability management.
• Experience with frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST and CIS.
• Comfort working with stakeholders or independently.
• Build VM functions from scratch.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret data and metrics related to cyber risk.
• Proven knowledge of Lumin and Nessus.
• Certifications like CISSP, CEH or CISM.
• Experience in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of security tools and technologies.
• A development background or the ability to code is preferable
• Awareness of cyber security risks and third-party threats.

The Successful Vulnerability analyst candidate will be available to work 2 days a week On-site in Central London.

To discuss this exciting Vulnerability Analyst opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Matt Farrell, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website.

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