Vulnerability Management Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared
Vulnerability Management Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared
The Vulnerability Management Lead Specialist will drive the identification, prioritisation and remediation of cyber vulnerabilities across a secure defence technology estate. The role focuses on operational delivery, working closely with SOC, engineering and risk teams to reduce exposure across complex, high-assurance systems.
Key Responsibilities- Lead vulnerability management activities across classified environments
- Own vulnerability scanning, analysis and remediation tracking processes
- Prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, threat context and operational impact
- Work with engineering teams to ensure timely mitigation and remediation
- Provide vulnerability risk reporting to senior security stakeholders
- Support secure design and assurance activities to reduce systemic weaknesses
Required Experience & Capability
- Hands-on experience delivering vulnerability management in secure environments
- Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment methodologies and tooling
- Experience working with complex infrastructure, applications and restricted networks
- Ability to translate technical findings into actionable risk decisions
- Comfortable operating in high-assurance, change-controlled environments
Security & Working Environment
- SC clearance required (minimum)
- Classified systems and air-gapped environments
- Hybrid working: Reading site, 2-3 days per week
Contract Summary
- Contract role, inside IR35, £500 - 550 p/d
- Reading-based, hybrid working, 2-3 days a week on site