Vulnerability Analyst
Initial 3-months (Scope for extension)
Market rate - Inside IR35
Hybrid - London
Active SC Clearance Essential - Can not be considered without it
We are looking for an experienced Vulnerability Analystto provide immediate operational support to our clientsVulnerability Management function.
This is a hands-on contract role focused on reducing a historical vulnerability backlog, improving data quality, and establishing a trusted baseline using Tenable VM and Service NowVulnerability Response (VR).
Responsibilities Work through vulnerability backlog in Tenable VM and Service NowVR
Validate findings, remove false positives, and manage exceptions
Establish a credible as-is vulnerability baseline
Improve risk-based reporting (weekly operational, remediation, and monthly BU/executive views)
Identify recurring issues, systemic root causes, and high-volume vulnerability clusters
Support remediation planning for high-risk and repeat vulnerabilities
Investigate credentialed scan failures (e.g. SSH / SMB)
Support VM platform health improvements with Security Engineering and Service Nowteams
Required Experience Strong hands-on vulnerability management experience
Proven experience with Tenable VM and Service NowVR
Experience handling large vulnerability backlogs
Risk-based mindset with strong analytical and reporting skills
Comfortable working in fast-paced, imperfect environments
Success Criteria Backlog reduction with clear downward trends
Accurate, actionable, risk-based reporting
VM data trusted as the enterprise single source of truth
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