Cloud Vulnerability Lead

Cloud Vulnerability Lead

Rate – £600 – £650 Inside IR35
Duration – 6 months initial
Location – London (3 days a week on site)

We’re looking for a Cloud Vulnerability Lead to own and mature our cloud vulnerability management and CSPM capability across AWS and GCP.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility. You’ll be the go-to SME for Qualys, ensuring the platform is being used effectively, while providing oversight of vulnerability management, cloud security posture and remediation activity across the organisation.

You’ll also manage a small team and work closely with Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure and Security stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and reduce cloud security risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the cloud vulnerability management and CSPM function across AWS and GCP.
• Own and optimise the use of Qualys VMDR, CSAM, TotalCloud and CSPM capabilities.
• Assess current processes, tooling and coverage, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness and maturity.
• Provide technical oversight of vulnerability prioritisation, remediation tracking and risk reporting.
• Identify cloud misconfigurations, exposure risks and compliance gaps, driving remediation with key stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a small team, providing technical guidance and support.
• Produce metrics and reporting to demonstrate security posture and risk reduction.
• Act as the senior point of contact for cloud vulnerability and posture management activities.

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Qualys VMDR, CSAM and CSPM.
• Deep understanding of AWS and GCP security and cloud risk management.
• Experience leading or improving vulnerability management and CSPM programmes.
• Ability to balance technical delivery with oversight and governance responsibilities.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a small team.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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