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Vulnerability Analyst (Edinburgh)

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6 months ago
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We're working with a market leader in the UK's energy transition who is on a mission to deliver a zero-emission future—and they need a Vulnerability Analyst like you to help protect it.


As a Vulnerability Analyst, you’ll join a team responsible for identifying and managing security weaknesses across IT and OT environments, ensuring the resilience of systems.


This is your chance to work in a regulated critical infrastructure environment where your insights will directly impact the company — from cloud infrastructure to industrial control systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments across OT systems, networks, and assets.
  • Evaluate and prioritise risks specific to industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and other OT environments.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams to mitigate vulnerabilities and drive remediation.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging OT threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
  • Assist in developing and enhancing vulnerability management processes and tooling tailored for OT environments.


Qualifications:

  • Experience performing vulnerability assessments in Operational Technology or industrial environments.
  • Familiarity with OT/ICS systems (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, HMIs).
  • Strong understanding of OT-specific risks and challenges
  • Experience working with vulnerability scanning tools


I'm keen to speak with you about this role. Interviews will be scheduled swiftly.

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