About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Threat and Vulnerability Management Senior Analyst to join our Security team and play a crucial role in safeguarding Pearson. As a senior member of the team, you will be a key player in supporting the development, implementation, and management of our vulnerability management program, ensuring the timely identification, prioritization, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across our assets. You will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of cyber threats and mitigation strategies and possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams across the organization. Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive vulnerability management program aligned with best practices and industry standards. Responsible to gather, analyse, and disseminate intelligence on cyber threats. Help define and maintain vulnerability scanning procedures and processes, including the selection and configuration of vulnerability scanning tools. Analyze and prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and business impact. Help develop and implement remediation plans in collaboration with IT operations and application owners, ensuring timely and effective patching and mitigation. Track and report on vulnerability management metrics, including scan coverage, MTTR (mean time to remediation), and compliance with internal policies and industry regulations. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates on vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation progress. Help conduct regular reviews and assessments of the program, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes. Stay up to date on the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and ensure the program reflects evolving threat landscapes. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, utilize advanced tools, and leverage your expertise to investigate, contain, eradicate, and recover from major security incidents. Qualifications: Strong experience in vulnerability management. Ability to support the management of projects Strong understanding of cyber threats, vulnerability assessment methodologies, and risk assessment frameworks. Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and security technologies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA) a plus. Who we are: At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Job: Security Job Family: TECHNOLOGY Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology Schedule: FULL\_TIME Workplace Type: Hybrid Req ID: 20774