Windows IT Support Engineer – Vulnerability Management ((OS & 3rd Party Application Security
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-11
Listing for:
Xoriant
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Support, Windows Server, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London
Windows IT Support Engineer – Vulnerability Management (OS & 3rd Party Application Security)
Canary Wharf, UK
Long Term Contract (Inside Ir35)
Hybrid (2 days a week)
Job Summary:We are looking for a Windows IT Support Engineer specializing in Vulnerability Management with hands‑on experience in managing operating system (OS) and third‑party application vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and remediating vulnerabilities across Windows environments while ensuring system security, compliance, and operational stability.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform vulnerability assessments and scans on Windows OS and third‑party applications using industry‑standard tools.
- Identify, analyze, and prioritize OS‑level and application‑level vulnerabilities based on severity, risk, and business impact.
- Plan and execute remediation activities, including patching, upgrades, and configuration fixes.
- Manage and support Windows patch management lifecycle (monthly patches, emergency fixes, etc.).
- Ensure timely resolution of vulnerabilities within defined SLAs.
- Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams to implement fixes and mitigation strategies.
- Validate remediation efforts and conduct post‑patch verification.
- Maintain documentation for vulnerability reports, remediation trackers, and audit readiness.
- Monitor systems regularly to ensure security compliance and performance stability.
- Support incident troubleshooting related to security gaps and vulnerabilities.
Qualifications:
Technical
Skills:
- Strong hands‑on experience with Windows Operating Systems (Windows 10/11, Windows Server).
- Proficiency in vulnerability management tools (Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, etc.).
- Knowledge of Patch Management Tools (SCCM, WSUS, Intune).
- Understanding of CVE, CVSS scoring, and vulnerability lifecycle management.
- Experience in remediation, patch deployment, and security hardening.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO).
- Basic scripting knowledge (Power Shell preferred) for automation.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified, CompTIA Security+, CEH (good to have)
- Experience working in enterprise IT or security operations environment
- Exposure to audit/compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC2, etc.)
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