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Head of Security Testing and Vulnerability Management
£85,000 - 85,000
Oscar Associates Limited
Windmill Street, Leeds
£85,000 - 85,000
Requirements
Must:
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale security testing and vulnerability management functions
- Strong technical knowledge of penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and remediation practices
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and testing tools (e.g. Qualys, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management or similar)
- Experience integrating vulnerability management with broader risk and governance frameworks
- Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills at senior levels
- Ability to operate effectively across multiple regions and diverse technology environments
- Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, OSCP, or equivalent)
- Experience with cloud security, particularly Azure, and DevSecOps practices
- Background working in large, complex enterprise organisations
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the global security testing and vulnerability management strategy aligned to enterprise risk objectives
- Establish governance, metrics, and reporting for security testing and remediation activities
- Oversee penetration testing, red teaming, and application security testing programmes
- Manage vulnerability scanning, prioritisation, and remediation processes across on-prem, cloud, and application environments
- Partner with IT, engineering, and business teams to ensure timely patching and mitigation of critical risks
- Integrate vulnerability management tools and automation into CI/CD and operational workflows
- Monitor emerging threats, attack techniques, and testing methodologies to continuously improve security effectiveness
- Align vulnerability management practices with recognised standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
- Provide clear, executive-level reporting on security risk exposure and remediation progress
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing security testing and vulnerability management team
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across security and technology functions
Description
We are seeking a Head of Security Testing & Vulnerability Management to spearhead our global approach to security testing and vulnerability management based in Leeds, with a hybrid work model of 2/3 split. In this role, you will ensure that vulnerabilities across our infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms are identified and remediated effectively, helping us maintain a robust security posture. We offer a competitive salary between £75,000 and £85,000, a dynamic team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
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