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Senior Security Specialist

£65,000 - £70,000

Friday 22 Aug 2025

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Senior Security Specialist
Hybrid, Edinburgh
Up to £70,000 + benefits
 
Benefits

As well as offering a competitive salary, in return for your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with:
  • Bonus
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Fantastic healthcare and pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
 
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a real impact by leading and maturing an organisation’s vulnerability management programme. You will:
  • Own and optimise the vulnerability management lifecycle using Tenable.io, Tenable.sc, and Nessus
  • Perform and analyse vulnerability scans across on-premise, cloud, container, and hybrid environments
  • Coordinate remediation efforts with technical and business stakeholders
  • Integrate Tenable with wider platforms to enhance automation and reporting
  • Deliver dashboards and reports that clearly communicate risk posture to both technical and executive audiences
  • Stay ahead of evolving threats by contextualising vulnerabilities with real-world intelligence
 
About You

You’ll bring the expertise and confidence to influence both technical and strategic decisions. We are looking for someone with:
  • At least 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on vulnerability management and threat analysis
  • Proven hands-on experience with Tenable.io, Tenable.sc, and Nessus
  • Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, cloud platforms and containers
  • The ability to interpret CVEs and CVSS scores and translate them into risk-based actions
 
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want a role that combines technical depth with real influence on strategy and outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.
 
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
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