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