Vulnerability Analyst

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.

• 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

• 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