Vulnerability Management Specialist

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During your tenure as a Consultant - Manager, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas.

Conduct vulnerability assessments

• Networks: plan and run authenticated and unauthenticated assessments across corporate, data-Center, DMZ, wireless, guest-facing and partner-connected networks, including internal and internet-facing perimeter assessments
• Cloud platforms: assess Azure, AWS and GCP environments, covering workloads, configuration and identity settings against CIS benchmarks and NCA CCC, and scan container images and Kubernetes clusters
• Systems: assess Windows and Linux servers, endpoints, databases, virtualisation platforms, and network and security devices, including configuration and hardening checks against approved baselines
• Applications: assess web applications, APIs and mobile app back-ends with authenticated DAST scanning, working with the Application Security team on in-depth testing
• Assess new systems before go-live and after major changes, and run targeted assessments on request
• Produce clear assessment reports with risk-rated findings, evidence and practical remediation steps for each asset owner

Run tooling and coverage

• Operate and tune scanning platforms (e.g. Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7), including scan policies, credentials, schedules and agents
• Keep scan coverage aligned with the asset inventory and CMDB, and find and close blind spots, including new and unmanaged assets
• Work with the OT team on safe, approved methods for assessing industrial and building systems
• Prioritize what matters
• Prioritize vulnerabilities using CVSS, EPSS, CISA KEV, asset criticality, exposure and threat intelligence, so teams fix the riskiest issues first rather than chasing volume
• Validate critical findings and filter out false positives before they reach IT teams
• Track emerging threats and zero-days; run rapid exposure checks and issue clear advisories

Drive remediation

• Agree remediation plans and deadlines with IT, cloud and application owners, and follow them through to closure with persistence and good working relationships
• Verify fixes by rescanning, and manage the exception and risk-acceptance process with proper justification and expiry dates
• Govern patch management in line with NIST SP 800-40, working with the infrastructure teams

Set up the programme and report on it

• Define the vulnerability management policy, procedure, scan schedules and remediation SLAs in line with NCA ECC
• Build dashboards and KPIs (SLA compliance, ageing, coverage, risk trend), and produce monthly reports for management
• Automate scanning, ticketing and reporting where possible (e.g. Python, APIs, ServiceNow integration)
• Share findings with the Penetration Testing, SOC and Risk teams so the overall risk picture stays current

Leadership Capabilities:

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications:

• Years of experience: 4-8 years in total with hands-on vulnerability assessment and management experience
• Bachelor's in IT, cybersecurity or a related field
• Practical experience with at least one enterprise scanner (Tenable, Qualys or Rapid7)
• Has assessed at least two of: on-premise networks and systems, cloud platforms, web applications and APIs
• Solid Windows, Linux, network and cloud fundamentals; understands CVSS and EPSS scoring
• Knowledge of NCA ECC vulnerability management requirements
• Scripting in Python or PowerShell for automation and reporting is preferred.
• Experience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Jira) for remediation workflows is preferred.
• Experience with cloud security posture (CSPM) or container scanning tools (e.g. Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Defender for Cloud) is preferred.
• Arabic Language is preferred.
• At least one preferred: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH. Also valued: GIAC (GSEC, GCIH), and Tenable or Qualys vendor certifications.
• Frameworks and Standards: NCA ECC-2:2024 · NCA CCC · NIST SP 800-40 Rev 4 · NIST SP 800-115 · NIST CSF 2.0 · ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (A.8.8) · CIS Controls v8 · CIS Benchmark