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As a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Manager, you will play a key role within the Security Operations function, leading the organisation's threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and intelligence-led testing capabilities across both IT and OT environments. Working closely with cybersecurity leadership, enterprise architects, programme delivery teams, and key business stakeholders, you will ensure that Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) services are effective, scalable, and continuously improved.

This role contributes to the cyber resilience by driving a risk-based approach to vulnerability management, embedding threat intelligence into operational and strategic decision-making, and enhancing security maturity across the organisation. You will lead a team of specialists, oversee governance and tooling, and ensure that TVM capabilities align with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving threat landscapes.

You must be able to obtain Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) Clearance to be eligible for this position.

What you'll be doing as a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Manager

Lead enterprise vulnerability management, ensuring frameworks for identifying, prioritising, and remediating vulnerabilities are defined, implemented, and continuously improved.Manage the Cyber Threat Intelligence service, ensuring intelligence is collected, analysed, and operationalised to support risk reduction and security operations.Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to align TVM activities with organisational objectives and risk appetite.Develop and maintain TVM documentation, including policies, standards, procedures, and governance controls.Integrate and optimise vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and assessment tooling across enterprise systems and workflows.Oversee intelligence-informed testing activities, including targeted assessments, exploit validation, and internal testing services.Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and vendors to support and enhance TVM capabilities.Investigate newly identified vulnerabilities and coordinate risk-based mitigation and remediation activities.Work closely with technology teams to ensure effective patching, remediation tracking, and resolution of blockers.Maintain and evolve the organisation's cyber threat assessment methodology aligned with industry standards and risk management processes.Lead proactive threat hunting activities to identify emerging threats and suspicious activity across the technology estate.Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting, and operational metrics that demonstrate risk reduction and control effectiveness.Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations such as GDPR, NIS, and ISO 27001.Monitor and improve the effectiveness of TVM processes, controls, and supporting technologies.Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to the TVM and testing team.Build and maintain strong relationships with external intelligence providers, vendors, and delivery partners.Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices to continuously enhance security operations.Support major incident response activities where required as part of Security Operations.

What you should bring to the role

Experience leading or managing threat and vulnerability management processes and controls within a complex enterprise environment.Strong experience in vulnerability remediation and patch management across diverse and evolving technology estates.Experience managing cyber risks within dynamic digital and operational technology environments.Ability to line manage and develop a team of security professionals towards shared objectives.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Experience managing third-party delivery partners, vendors, and service providers.Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Strong organisational, planning, and strategic thinking capabilities.Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable risk reduction.Experience producing operational metrics and dashboards that demonstrate TVM effectiveness and cyber maturity improvements.

Technical experience and skills

Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and threat intelligence tools such as Tenable and Qualys.Strong understanding of TVM concepts, including vulnerability assessment, threat modelling, OSINT, threat intelligence, and penetration testing.Knowledge of patch management approaches across SaaS, IaaS, end-user computing, server, and enterprise technology environments.Experience implementing risk-based approaches to vulnerability prioritisation and remediation.Ability to develop dashboards and reporting that demonstrate control effectiveness, risk reduction, and technical debt management.Experience aligning security practices with frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIS, and GDPR.

Desirable qualifications and experience

Experience working within utilities, critical infrastructure, or large complex enterprise environments.Experience managing vulnerabilities and cyber risks within operational technology (OT) environments.Familiarity with legacy systems and managing vulnerabilities within ageing technology estates.Experience supporting cyber security transformation programmes and strategic cyber roadmaps.

Desirable technical skills and qualifications

Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.TVM-specific certifications such as Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) or Certified Vulnerability Assessor (CVA).Knowledge of penetration testing, ethical hacking, or related security assessment practices.

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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