Vulnerability Management Consultant
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Duration: 5 months
Pay: up to £607 per day (umbrella)
Location: Inverness or Preston, 5 days onsite
Clearance Required: SC cleared sole UK national
Role Summary
The Vulnerability Management Consultant operates within the Operational Integrator (OI) function in a multi-supplier (SIAM) environment, supporting the governance and coordination of vulnerability management activities across suppliers.
The role assists in ensuring vulnerabilities are identified, tracked, prioritised, and reported in accordance with client policies and agreed remediation timelines. Working with suppliers, service teams and security stakeholders, the consultant provides visibility of vulnerability status and supports the maintenance of accurate reporting and audit evidence.
This is a governance and coordination role and does not perform vulnerability scanning, security testing, patch deployment, or technical remediation activities.
If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)
Key Responsibilities
Vulnerability Tracking & Coordination
- Support the monitoring of vulnerabilities from identification through to closure
- Ensure vulnerability records are maintained and updated by suppliers
- Assist in tracking remediation progress against agreed service levels
- Escalate overdue or high-risk vulnerabilities through agreed governance channels
Supplier Engagement (SIAM Model)
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain vulnerability status updates
- Support the collection and validation of supplier vulnerability reports
- Ensure reporting formats and data standards are applied consistently
- Identify gaps in vulnerability information, ownership, or reporting
Vulnerability Reporting & Visibility
- Produce routine vulnerability management reports
- Support development of dashboards and metrics
- Assist in identifying:
- Aging vulnerabilities
- Recurring issues
- SLA breaches
- Emerging vulnerability trends
Governance & Process Compliance
- Support adherence to agreed vulnerability management processes
- Ensure supplier activities align with client policies and standards
- Assist with documenting risk acceptance and exception processes
- Maintain evidence required for audits and assurance activities
Assurance & Evidence Support
- Collect and organise vulnerability management evidence
- Support compliance and assurance reviews
- Maintain audit-ready documentation xrnqpay and reporting records
- Assist in demonstrating process effectiveness to stakeholders
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in cyber security, information security, service management, or governance roles
- Understanding of vulnerability management principles
- Knowledge of basic vulnerability risk concepts including:
- CVSS, KEV etc
- Risk ratings
- Remediation tracking
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders
Desirable
- Exposure to SIAM or multi-supplier environments
- Familiarity with vulnerability management tooling and reporting outputs
- Understanding of cyber security governance and assurance
- Experience in regulated or defence environments
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Vulnerability Management Consultant in Preston employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
