Remediation Engineer – Security & Vulnerability Management

Urgent Contract Remeditaion Engineer Duration - 6 months Middlesex based - 3-4 days onsite We are seeking a technically proficient Remediation Engineer – Security & Vulnerability Management to support our vulnerability management and threat remediation efforts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in analysing security vulnerabilities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and implementing timely, effective remediation to reduce the organization’s risk exposure—including on-premise environments, AWS, and Azure—through effective vulnerability lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive tracking and reporting. Key Responsibilities * Lead the identification, assessment, and remediation of vulnerabilities across all operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and platforms (on-premise and cloud). * Analyze vulnerability scan results from tools such as Qualys, Nessus and cloud native tools. * Collaborate with system, application, and infrastructure teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities across on-premise and cloud environments. * Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, asset criticality, and threat intelligence, ensuring timely resolution. * Perform or coordinate OS and application patching using tools such as SCCM, Ansible, Tanium, or Satellite. * Contribute to remediation playbooks, SOPs, and security incident response plans. * Manage and support secure configurations, patching, and vulnerability remediation across AWS and Azure environments. * Remediate security misconfigurations or threats in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP using cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Inspector, Azure Security Centre). * Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to track and verify remediation efforts. * Maintain and enhance tools and processes for vulnerability tracking, reporting, and dashboard metrics. * Develop and deliver regular status updates, risk reports, and executive summaries to stakeholders. * Create automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to assist in large-scale remediation efforts. * Support integration of remediation workflows into CI/CD pipelines. * Serve as the primary point of contact for security remediation coordination, driving accountability across teams. * Continuously improve the vulnerability management program through automation, documentation, and adoption of best practices. * Stay updated on emerging vulnerabilities, CVEs, and remediation techniques. Technical Skills: * Strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools (e.g., AWS Inspector, Azure Security Centre, Qualys, or similar). * Solid understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) * Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud security practices. * Familiarity with patch management, endpoint protection, and configuration management tools. In-Depth Knowledge Of: * Windows Server, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL/CentOS) * Network and endpoint security principles * Patch management and vulnerability lifecycle * Vulnerability scanning and management tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7) * Scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python) * Ticketing and ITSM tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, Remedy) Security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks

Location: UB3, Hayes,London, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025