Vulnerability Management Lead – 6-week contract – Outside of IR35 – Oxford/remote
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
My client is looking for a hands-on Vulnerability Management Lead to take ownership of vulnerability identification, prioritisation and remediation across a large IT estate.
The business is preparing for Cyber Essentials Plus and requires someone who can use Rapid7 to identify vulnerabilities, analyse findings and create a clear remediation plan for infrastructure engineers to execute across multiple sites.
Essential Skills from the Vulnerability Management Lead:
Strong Vulnerability Management / Vulnerability Remediation experience.
Hands-on Rapid7 / InsightVM experience.
Strong vulnerability scanning, assessment and remediation knowledge.
Experience producing and interpreting Rapid7 reports .
Strong understanding of endpoint/software vulnerabilities and patching.
Experience creating remediation processes and technical remediation plans.
Experience working with infrastructure/engineering teams.
Knowledge of Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus .
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on "doer" rather than purely governance-focused.
Key Responsibilities of the Vulnerability Management Lead:
Use Rapid7 to run, analyse and report on vulnerability scans.
Identify, validate and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk/severity.
Produce actionable vulnerability and remediation reports.
Map vulnerabilities to affected devices, applications and sites.
Develop and maintain a structured vulnerability remediation process .
Create remediation plans and technical actions for engineering teams.
Coordinate remediation across multiple sites/endpoints.
Track remediation through to closure and re-scan to validate fixes.
Identify issues such as vulnerable/unsupported software, outdated versions, missing patches and insecure configurations.
Support Cyber Essentials Plus audit readiness and remediation.
Improve vulnerability management processes and reporting.
The Vulnerability Management Lead is required to work remote with potential travel between the South West and South East of England.
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Vulnerability Management Lead in Oxford employer: VIQU Limited
Join a leading Investment Banking firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on complex projects that make a real impact in the financial sector. Our inclusive work culture values your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your projects, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
