Vulnerability Management Specialist - Cyber Security Consultancy

A dynamic and forward-thinking Cyber Security Consultancy is seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Specialist consultant to work with their many North American clients. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Penetration testing specialist team and work with interesting and exciting customers. 

This is 100% remote with great benefits on offer!  If you are interested in this opportunity, apply today! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability scans using industry-standard tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS) to identify security gaps within client networks, systems, and applications.
• Perform manual penetration testing to assess the exploitability of identified vulnerabilities.
• Prioritize and categorize vulnerabilities based on risk, severity, and potential business impact.
• Work with clients to provide actionable recommendations for remediation of vulnerabilities and ensure that corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.
• Prepare clear and detailed reports outlining findings, risk analysis, and remediation recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices in vulnerability management and penetration testing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance scanning tools, methodologies, and processes for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of security training materials and resources for clients.

Skills/Must have:

• Proven experience in penetration testing and vulnerability management, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS) and manual penetration testing techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of networking, web application security, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with common vulnerability databases (CVE, NVD) and relevant frameworks (OWASP Top 10, NIST).
• Solid understanding of security controls, remediation strategies, and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Industry certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CISSP, or similar are a plus.

Benefits:

• 10% Bonus
• Medical and Dental 
• Very Generous Annual Leave
• Certifications paid for 

Salary:

• $80,000 base