Vulnerability Management Analyst (Cyber Security)
Rate: £500 - £550 Inside IR35
Location: Remote First
Overview
We are seeking a contract Vulnerability Management Analyst to support the operational delivery of enterprise cyber security services. This is a hands-on role focused on executing vulnerability management activities, improving automation, and translating technical findings into actionable remediation guidance for IT teams.
You will operate as a key "doer" within the Vulnerability Management function during a period of team stabilisation and capability improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate enterprise vulnerability scanning tools, with a strong focus on Tenable (Nessus, Tenable.io, Tenable.sc).
- Run scheduled and ad-hoc scans, ensuring accurate coverage and data extraction.
- Analyse vulnerability findings and translate them into clear, practical remediation guidance for IT resolver groups.
- Work with data and reporting teams to provide clean, reliable data for dashboards (e.g. Power BI).
- Identify manual or repetitive tasks across the vulnerability lifecycle and automate them using scripting and APIs.
- Maintain day-to-day vulnerability operations, including SLA management, ticket routing, and false positive investigation.
Required Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with enterprise vulnerability management tooling, particularly Tenable.
- Strong automation and scripting skills (e.g. Python, PowerShell), including API usage.
- Comfortable working with large datasets; advanced Excel skills required.
- Ability to assess technical risk beyond CVSS scores and communicate remediation clearly to non-security IT teams.
- Self-starter able to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
