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Vulnerability Manager

Barrow in Furness
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Vulnerability Manager - Barrow-in-Furness - Up to £50,000 + Hybrid Working
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week)
Salary: Up to £50,000
Clearance Requirement: UK nationals only, SC eligible
Deerfoot IT Recruitment is helping one of our trusted clients source a Vulnerability Manager to join a specialist cybersecurity team working on a high-profile programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for cybersecurity, hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools, and strong communication skills to play a key role in enhancing security assurance across a complex IT estate.
The role will involve:

Conducting vulnerability analysis and impact assessments, including risk assessments.
Using tools such as Nessus, Tenable, or Microsoft Defender to identify and prioritise vulnerabilities.
Delivering clear, actionable security reports to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Supporting governance, risk, and compliance activities related to security findings.
Collaborating with wider teams and contributing to security training and mentoring initiatives.Ideal candidate profile:

2-3 years' experience in vulnerability management (3-5 years in wider cybersecurity desirable).
Familiarity with vulnerability tools (e.g. Nessus, Tenable, Microsoft Defender, IBM QRadar).
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar are a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to explain technical findings clearly.
Must be UK national and eligible for SC clearance (residency in the UK for at least 5 years).Working model: Hybrid working is supported, with 3 days per week required onsite in Barrow-in-Furness. Candidates should live within commuting distance or willing to relocate.
If you're a collaborative team player looking to take your next step in cybersecurity, we'd love to hear from you.
Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is a leading UK recruitment agency, operating since 1997. We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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