Senior Vulnerability Manager – Home Office Cyber Security

Overview

In this role you lead vulnerability management to identify and triage security weaknesses across systems, networks and applications, guiding remediation with cross‑functional teams. You will work within a cyber security unit protecting critical digital infrastructure and contribute to ongoing monitoring and incident response. The role offers collaboration with senior stakeholders and opportunities for development within a mission‑critical government environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Civil Service Pension with employer contribution
• In-year reward scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• 8 public holidays plus 1 privilege day
• 60% office presence in role when required
• Capability-based allowance (non‑contractual)

Responsibilities

• Vulnerability Identification: lead identification and classification of vulnerabilities across assets and networks
• Risk Assessment: evaluate scan results to determine severity and risk level
• Remediation Planning: propose remediation steps and configuration changes with technical teams and stakeholders
• Reporting: create and present vulnerability and remediation performance reports
• Incident Management: coordinate with security teams to triage and contain prioritised vulnerabilities
• Tool management: manage vulnerability assessment tooling and continuous monitoring processes
• Vulnerability Management Service: onboard assets into tooling and ensure alignment with policies and procedures

Key requirements

• Demonstrable passion for vulnerability management
• Driving improvements to vulnerability management processes
• Conducting vulnerability assessments using recognised frameworks
• Implementing and operating vulnerability management tooling
• Managing security risk and coordinating remediation with stakeholders
• Communicating complex vulnerability risk to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Coordinating incident response in fast‑paced environments

• stakeholder management
• communication (written and verbal)
• ability to work cross‑functionally
• Vulnerability assessment tooling
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Remediation planning and change coordination

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