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Embark on a transformative journey as a Vulnerability Management SME – VP. At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will strengthen our cybersecurity posture by identifying, evaluating, and helping to remediate vulnerabilities across our enterprise environment. Positioned within our threat‑informed defense strategy, this role supports and advances our long‑term vulnerability discovery efforts. You will partner closely with teams across Technology, Engineering, and Cybersecurity to drive meaningful risk reduction throughout the organization.
Job Responsibility:
Allocation of the correct risk rating and remediation prioritisation to a vulnerability based on industry standards for assessment, available threat intelligence concerning exploitation, the reachability of the host (or asset) and the value of the service(s) running on the impacted host
Development of vulnerability management operating model, policies and procedures to ensure consistency in vulnerability identification, remediation and reporting
Communication of vulnerabilities to relevant parties including senior stakeholders, vendors, external security partners and affect business units using reports and dashboards and provide recommendations for improvement in vulnerability management practices
Collaboration with Threat intelligence and Cyber Operations teams to assess and contextualise exposure to latest threat trends and exploits and set appropriate remediation timescales
Definition of requirements and acceptance criteria for the implementation and maintenance of automation tools to streamline vulnerability management processes within operating systems and applications
Reporting of remediation status of Security Assurance Specialist team findings against Key Risk Indicators
Requirements:
Proficiency with tools such as Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or OpenVAS for identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities
Understanding of patch deployment strategies, scheduling, and verification across various operating systems and applications
Knowledge of network architecture, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure network protocols
Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms, including their respective security features and vulnerabilities
Experience with manual and automated penetration testing techniques to validate vulnerabilities
Ability to interpret threat feeds, CVEs, and emerging security trends relevant to vulnerability management
Understanding of relevant standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and how they relate to vulnerability management
Nice to have:
Experience leveraging machine learning/AI, automation frameworks, or data‑driven analytics to accelerate vulnerability discovery and reduce manual effort
Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for senior executives, boards, and non‑technical stakeholders
Engagement with security communities (e.g., FIRST, CSA, OWASP), participation in disclosure programs, and maintaining external intelligence networks that enhance the organization’s visibility and maturity