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Vulnerability Analyst

£45,000 - £50,000 + bonus and extensive benefits

Full Time / Permanent

West Midlands / Hybrid - 1 day a week in the office ideally

The Role and Company:

I am looking for a driven Vulnerability Analyst to join a large nationally recognised brand head quartered in the West Midlands.

As a Vulnerability Analyst you will play a key role in proactively testing, assessing and challenging the resilience of technology and operational environments. The Vulnerability Analyst helps to deliver a comprehensive programme of security testing, including vulnerability scanning and security configuration reviews, ensuring weaknesses are identified early and accurately.

We are ideally looking for someone Midlands based who can be on site in Warwickshire 1 day a week on average.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting regular vulnerability assessments using automated scanning tools, manual testing techniques, and security best practices to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications
• Managing the lifecycle of vulnerabilities from discovery to remediation, including vulnerability triage, prioritisation, tracking, and reporting
• Analysing the impact and severity of identified vulnerabilities based on factors such as the likelihood of exploitation, potential impact on the organisation, and existing security controls
• Collaborating with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective remediation plans to address identified vulnerabilities in a timely manner
• Working closely with IT teams to ensure that security patches and updates are applied promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities and reduce the organisation's exposure to security risks
• Generating detailed vulnerability assessment reports, including findings, recommendations, and risk assessments, to communicate the status of vulnerabilities to management and stakeholders
• Providing guidance and training to employees on best practices for identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities, promoting a culture of security awareness within the organisation

Experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar Vulnerability Management role preferably with experience in Operational Technology (OT)
• Skilled in cyber security, physical security, and risk management principles
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Strong knowledge of the hardware and software systems in use across both IT and OT domains and the architectural arrangements in place to support management and operation of systems
• Ability to adapt to evolving threat landscapes
• Effective communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must either hold SC clearance already or be eligible to obtain this if successful

Please apply via the link or contact for more information

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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