Job Description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you're seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

At a glance:

Location:

Cirencester Office

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Employment Type:

Permanent

Seniority:

Associate

The role:

The Vulnerability Management Specialist plays a pivotal role in strengthening our organisation's security posture by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks across both internally and externally developed applications. This role is responsible for managing and enhancing vulnerability detection processes, ensuring that security weaknesses are identified and addressed before they can be exploited. By continuously monitoring and evaluating security vulnerabilities, the role contributes to the overall resilience of our infrastructure and helps maintain compliance with industry regulations and best practices.


In addition to identifying vulnerabilities, this role supports the wider security team in improving security processes and ensuring risks are effectively managed. The Vulnerability Management Specialist will work closely with other teams to help implement security best practices and support remediation efforts. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining the security of our systems.

What you'll be doing:

Vulnerability Assessment & Management - Conducting regular security assessments, scans, and penetration tests to identify weaknesses across applications, systems, and networks, ensuring timely remediation of vulnerabilities. Security Risk Analysis - Analysing system architectures and software development lifecycles to detect potential security gaps, assess risk levels, and recommend necessary security enhancements. Remediation Coordination - Working collaboratively with IT, development, and security teams to prioritise, track, and ensure the resolution of vulnerabilities while balancing operational needs. Security Strategy & Best Practices - Contributing to the development of security policies, frameworks, and automated testing methodologies to improve the organisation's overall security resilience. Reporting & Compliance - Producing detailed reports on vulnerability findings, remediation progress, and security risk trends to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security standards.

Who we're looking for:


An effective communicator who enjoys collaborating across multiple teams, able to articulate complex cyber concepts in simple language and someone who has a proactive approach to promoting cyber security awareness across the business.

Essential Criteria:

Awareness of cyber security in applications Demonstrate a genuine interest or passion for cyber security! Demonstrable experience of creating data reports and presentations Able to demonstrate adaptability to a changing environment

Desirable Criteria:

Previous exposure in a cyber security environment A cyber certification

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do,

whether that's through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay) Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit) 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch.


As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.


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