Vulnerability Management Service Lead - Preston (Hybrid)

Adecco; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Vulnerability Management Service Lead in Preston with hybrid working. You will own the end-to-end vulnerability management framework in a highly regulated enterprise, driving remediation and governance across complex estates.

You will leverage tools like Qualys, Brinqa and Tenable, establish metrics and dashboards, and report to senior stakeholders while ensuring audit readiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Vulnerability Management tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise vulnerability management service and governance framework.
• Drive remediation activities through internal teams and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain vulnerability reporting, KPIs and executive dashboards.
• Prioritise vulnerabilities using risk-based methods (CVSS/EPSS/KEV).
• Manage exception processes, remediation timelines and security governance.
• Provide assurance and oversight across a multi-supplier service environment.
• Present trends, risk exposure and remediation performance to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure audit readiness and evidence management for compliance.

Skills

Vulnerability management tooling

Tools

Qualys

Brinqa

Tenable

Job description

Vulnerability Management Service Lead - Preston (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits.

Security Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance Required (SOLE BRITISH NATIONAL).

Lead Enterprise Vulnerability Management in a Complex, Security-Critical Environment

We're seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Service Lead to take ownership of a mature vulnerability management capability within a highly regulated enterprise environment. As the Vulnerability Management Service Lead, you will be responsible for owning and governing the end-to-end vulnerability management framework, ensuring effective risk management across complex technology estates.

Essential Experience

• Qualifications in Vulnerability Management tooling.
• Experience using:
  • Qualys
  • Brinqa
  • Tenable

Responsibilities

• Leading the enterprise vulnerability management service and governance framework
• Driving vulnerability remediation activities through internal teams and third-party suppliers
• Establishing and maintaining vulnerability reporting, metrics, KPIs and executive dashboards
• Prioritising vulnerabilities using risk-based methodologies including CVSS, EPSS, Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), and business criticality
• Managing exception processes, remediation timelines, and security risk governance
• Providing assurance, oversight, and challenge across a multi-supplier service environment
• Presenting vulnerability trends, risk exposure, and remediation performance to senior stakeholders
• Ensuring audit readiness, evidence management, and compliance alignment
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and service maturity enhancement