Overview
In this role you identify, assess and coordinate remediation of security vulnerabilities across a complex tech estate. You bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate findings into actionable remediation plans. You will lead vulnerability scanning, risk-based prioritisation, and remediation tracking while supporting security hardening initiatives. This contract offers exposure to a fast-paced financial services environment with meaningful impact on risk management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments to identify security risks across the environment
- Analyse and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, business impact, and remediation complexity
- Coordinate and develop remediation plans with infrastructure, engineering, and operational teams
- Perform vulnerability scanning activities and validate remediation efforts
- Work closely with technical teams to implement security patches and updates
- Investigate vulnerabilities impacting operating systems, software packages, libraries, and infrastructure components
- Support the standardisation and optimisation of vulnerability management processes and workflows
- Develop and maintain vulnerability reporting, tracking, and remediation metrics
- Translate complex technical findings into clear and actionable recommendations for business stakeholders
- Promote security awareness and best practices across the organisation
- Support security hardening initiatives and preventative security controls
Key requirements
- 3+ years' experience within Vulnerability Management, Threat & Vulnerability Analysis, or related Cyber Security discipline
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Rapid7
- Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk prioritisation, and remediation practices
- Experience managing vulnerabilities throughout their lifecycle from identification through remediation and reporting
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Experience producing detailed findings, remediation recommendations, and status reporting
- Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise activities based on business risk
- Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, analysis, and reporting using pivot tables and large datasets
- excellent communication
- analytical thinking
- problem-solving
- vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Rapid7)
- risk prioritisation
- remediation practices
Vulnerability Analyst in London employer: Robert Half
At Robert Half, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an IT Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a highly regulated environment, supported by a team that values professional growth and development. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally in their roles.
