Vulnerability Analyst - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Manchester

Vulnerability Analyst - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Manchester

Contract Type: Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35)
Rate: £400 per day
Location: Hybrid in Manchester

Role Overview

A Security Operations & Risk Analyst is responsible for managing and validating security findings, ensuring risks are accurately assessed, prioritised, and remediated across the organisation. They play a key role in maintaining the organisation's security posture by overseeing vulnerability triage, remediation tracking, and SLA adherence.

The role combines hands-on operational security with governance and compliance responsibilities, including metrics reporting, audit readiness, and documentation. Working closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams, they ensure security controls are effectively implemented, aligned with business and regulatory requirements, and continuously improved while minimising risk and operational disruption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform risk-based triage and validation of security findings, ensuring accurate prioritisation.
• Manage false positives and drive remediation efforts through to resolution.
• Oversee SLA governance, ensuring adherence and timely resolution of security issues.
• Produce and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting on security performance.
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining up-to-date compliance documentation and evidence.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to coordinate remediation and maintain security posture.
• Maintain clear documentation across security operations, governance, and processes.

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• Strong understanding of security findings triage and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in vulnerability management, including false-positive analysis and remediation tracking.
• Knowledge of SLA management and performance metrics reporting.
• Familiarity with audit processes, compliance frameworks, and documentation standards.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with infrastructure, cloud (AWS/Azure), and application teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.