Vulnerability Management Service Lead - Preston (Hybrid)

Vulnerability Management Service Lead - Preston (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Security Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance Required (SOLE BRITISH NATIONAL)

Lead Enterprise Vulnerability Management in a Complex, Security-Critical Environment

We're seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Service Lead to take ownership of a mature vulnerability management capability within a highly regulated enterprise environment. As the Vulnerability Management Service Lead, you will be responsible for owning and governing the end-to-end vulnerability management framework, ensuring effective risk management across complex technology estates.

Essential Experience

* Qualifications in Vulnerability Management tooling.
* Experience using:
o Qualys
o Brinqa
o Tenable

Responsibilities

Leading the enterprise vulnerability management service and governance framework
Driving vulnerability remediation activities through internal teams and third-party suppliers
Establishing and maintaining vulnerability reporting, metrics, KPIs and executive dashboards
Prioritising vulnerabilities using risk-based methodologies including CVSS, EPSS, Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), and business criticality
Managing exception processes, remediation timelines, and security risk governance
Providing assurance, oversight, and challenge across a multi-supplier service environment
Presenting vulnerability trends, risk exposure, and remediation performance to senior stakeholders
Ensuring audit readiness, evidence management, and compliance alignment
Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and service maturity enhancement