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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst - **Company:** Pertemps - **Location:** Reading, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Software Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Operational Systems, Counter Terrorist Check, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.thameswater.co.uk/?VacancyId=45391&job_board=Pertemps ## About the Role * Understanding of cyber security concepts, including vulnerability management and threat assessment approaches * Ability to work with technical teams to support remediation of security issues * Experience or understanding of security tooling such as vulnerability scanners or similar technologies * Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences * Awareness of how security risks are managed across different technology environments (for example cloud, servers, end-user devices, or operational systems) * A relevant cyber security qualification or industry certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, or Certified Cloud Security Professional Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team: * Experience working with large enterprise or critical infrastructure environments * Familiarity with threat intelligence or threat modelling approaches * Experience supporting or improving security processes and governance * Exposure to operational technology or legacy infrastructure environments * Additional cyber security certifications such as Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst, Certified Vulnerability Assessor, Offensive Security Certified Professional, or similar ## Description We're looking for a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst to join our Cyber Security team, helping protect the systems that deliver essential water services to millions of customers every day. You'll play a key role in identifying, assessing, and reducing cyber risk across a large and complex technology estate, making sure vulnerabilities are understood, prioritised, and fixed before they can be exploited. It's a hands-on role where you'll work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to keep our services safe, resilient, and running smoothly. What you'll be doing as a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst: As a Cyber Threat & Vulnerability Analyst, you'll be responsible for supporting and improving how we identify, assess, and manage cyber vulnerabilities across the organisation. You'll help shape how we reduce cyber risk and strengthen our overall security posture. * Support end-to-end vulnerability management across IT and operational technology environments * Help shape and improve threat and vulnerability management processes, frameworks, and ways of working * Work with technical and business teams to prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk * Investigate new vulnerabilities and recommend clear, practical mitigation actions * Support integration of vulnerability scanning tools into existing systems and processes * Build and maintain dashboards that show cyber risk, trends, and remediation progress in a clear way * Contribute to threat assessments and support proactive threat hunting activities * Help ensure alignment with standards such as General Data Protection Regulation, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, Network and Information Systems Regulations, and International Organisation for Standardisation 27001 * Monitor vulnerability management tools and processes, identifying ways to improve effectiveness and reduce risk Base location: Reading - Clearwater Court Working pattern or hours: 36 hours Monday to Friday, hybrid working Necessary requirements for the role: Must be eligible to obtain Counter Terrorist Check security clearance What you should bring to the role The must-haves (essential criteria) for this opportunity include: * Experience supporting vulnerability management, patching, or cyber risk reduction in a complex environment ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Microservices? 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