Vulnerability Assessment Manager - Defence - SC Cleared
Vulnerability Assessment Manager – Defence – SC ClearedWe’re delivering into a major, forward-facing UK defence programme that demands world-class cyber security from day one. As Vulnerability Assessment and Management Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role in securing complex systems across a multi-vendor, multi-domain environment.This is a pivotal opportunity to build and embed a proactive vulnerability strategy at the heart of a programme with national and international relevance.Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle across infrastructure, platforms, applications and suppliers
- Develop and implement a scalable vulnerability identification, triage and remediation process
- Coordinate assessments, track remediation efforts, and report on risk posture
- Collaborate with system owners, architects, SOC teams and assurance functions to manage threats and technical risk
- Apply frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO27001, CVSS, and OWASP in a practical, defence-aligned setting
- Input into security governance, tooling strategy, and continuous improvement
- Proven experience managing vulnerability assessment programmes in secure or regulated environments
- Expertise in threat and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7) and best-practice reporting
- Familiarity with defence or classified environments preferred (MOD, aerospace, secure gov)
- Strong understanding of risk, remediation prioritisation, and stakeholder communication
- Able to bridge technical depth with strategic oversight
- Active SC clearance is essential