Vulnerability and Threat Hunting Manager (London Area)

Vulnerability and Threat Hunting Manager

Location: Hybrid - London, Blackfriars

Join us at Merlin Entertainments as we transform the future of digital guest experiences across our iconic global attractions.

Merlin is embarking on an exciting Digital and Data Transformation focused on enhancing the end-to-end guest journey in our attractions. The Vulnerability and Threat Hunting Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities and threats across the organisation’s digital infrastructure.

About the Role

This role is critical in maintaining the organisation’s security posture by leading the vulnerability management programme, conducting threat assessments, and coordinating remediation efforts. The role involves close collaboration with IT, security operations, and business units to ensure proactive defence measures are in place to protect critical systems and data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Vulnerability Management Strategy.
• Lead Threat Intelligence and Threat Modelling.
• Oversee Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing.
• Collaborate on Security Incident Response.
• Ensure Compliance with Security Standards.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting.
• Leadership and Team Accountability.

Skills & Experience

• Mininum of 3 years of experience in Vulnerability and Threat Hunting, preferably in a large organisation.
• Experience with Tools such as Tenable, Wiz and Defender.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI-DSS.
• Experience in coordinating or conducting penetration testing, red teaming, and handling security incidents.
• Experience with managing security projects and teams.

Interview Process

• Recruiter Call
• Hiring Manager Intro
• Final Interview

Our recruitment process typically takes around 4-5 weeks, but we’re always happy to work around your availability. You’ll have the opportunity to be supported by our external recruitment partner at different stages along the way.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects. Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

At Merlin Entertainments, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work — we celebrate individuality and strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities, including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, religion, and veteran status.