Vulnerability analyst (cyber security)

Vulnerability Analyst (Cyber Security)

Looking for a strong cyber security vulnerability analyst to join a highly experienced security team. You will have strong patch management, and solid commercial working experience in vulnerability scanning tools, familiar with CVSS scoring and vulnerability prioritisation. This would suit an analyst who is familiar with frameworks such as NIST, Cyber Essentials.

Working to understand and interpret findings and communicate to stakeholders, detailed orientated and can work with other cross functional teams and departments. A real passion in cyber security, keeping up with the latest trends, threats and mitigations. Proven experience in vulnerability management or previous roles such as Security Analyst / Engineer.

You will help manage the Vulnerability Management Process and Platform globally. Perform regular vulnerability scans and testing across IT, OT and SaaS systems using industry-standard tools. Arrange third party Security Penetration Tests on internal and external systems, analyse scan results, prioritise vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation efforts with relevant teams – see through to completion.

Maintaining & improving the vulnerability management lifecycle and reporting processes, feed into Risk Register and other teams for immediate and future improvements. Track and report on remediation progress and risk posture to senior stakeholders.

Working with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure configurations and patch management – find the root causes of issues and work to resolve.

This is an office-based role, based in Staffordshire