Vulnerability Management & Risk Specialist – London hybrid - £70,000 - £80,000 + BenefitsLocke & McCloud are looking for an experienced Vulnerability Management Risk Specialist to join our clients growing Cyber Security function. In this role you will work with our clients various vendors and 3rd party suppliers to manage security risks internally and externally, in addition to participating in incident response and vulnerability management activities. We are looking for people who have a strong background in managing risks with vendors, incident response, vulnerability management, and stakeholder management.Main Responsibilities:Collaborate across various teams to establish and maintain an effective vulnerability management program.Identify, prioritise, and assess vulnerabilities across our clients infrastructure, systems, and applications.Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with identified vulnerabilities.Coordinate with vendors to assess and manage risks associated with third-party products and services.Lead incident response efforts related to security vulnerabilities, including investigation, containment, and remediation.Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests to identify and address security weaknesses.Monitor security advisories, alerts, and emerging threats to proactively identify potential risks.Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including technical teams, executives, and external partners.Document and report on vulnerability management activities, including risk assessments, findings, and remediation plans.To be considered for this role, you should have:Prior strong experience in vulnerability management, risk assessments, and incident response.Strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities and attack vectors.Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or similar.Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, or similar.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.Our client offers an excellent benefits package including stock options, private medical care, generous annual leave, flexible working, above average mat + pat leave, pension, life assurance, and much more!If this role is of interest, please apply or reach out to Madison – 0203 854 2230/m.brookes@locke-mccloud.comLocke & McCloud are the UK’s leading cyber security & information security staffing company – through having a sole focus on the cyber & information security space we have been able to foster solid relationships with some of the UK’s most exciting cyber security consultancies & end users. Our focus on the information security space allows us to be able to help you find the most exciting opportunities in the cyber security market. If you are on the lookout for your next cyber security or information security role, please get in touch!