Technical Vulnerability Engineer

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring.

On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Technical Vulnerability Engineer to work in their TechOps team based in Scotland (Edinburgh or Glasgow - Hybrid) for an initial contract length of 12 Months.

Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should.

Purpose of the Role:

Tesco Bank is seeking a highly experienced Technical Vulnerability Engineer to join the TechOps Infrastructure Services team on a tactical contract basis. You will be working directly with Networks, Unix, and Windows Teams, with a direct focus on managing and remediating technical vulnerabilities across our estate.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning cross-team infrastructure efforts, driving security remediation initiatives, and ensuring SLA compliance in collaboration with the Security Operations and Vulnerability Management teams.

The Role & Responsibilities:

Tesco Bank is seeking a highly experienced Technical Vulnerability Engineer to join the TechOps Infrastructure Services team on a tactical contract basis. You will be working directly with Networks, Unix, and Windows Teams, with a direct focus on managing and remediating technical vulnerabilities across our estate.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning cross-team infrastructure efforts, driving security remediation initiatives, and ensuring SLA compliance in collaboration with the Security Operations and Vulnerability Management teams.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Aligning all the Tech Infrastructure Services (cross teams) to manage and mitigate ongoing security vulnerabilities and perform delivery against the SLA's tracked via the Security Operations Vulnerability Management Team.
• Performing technical service delivery in operational (BAU) contexts.
• Leading vulnerability management and remediation efforts across core infrastructure systems: Wintel, Unix/Linux, Networks, and End User Computing.
• Work closely with the Security Operations (SecOps) team to investigate, triage, and remediate security vulnerabilities identified through monitoring tools, penetration testing, and audits.
• Provide hands-on engineering support and remediation within Legacy systems, on-prem infrastructure, data centres, and core banking platforms.
• Navigate and resolve potential cultural or technical clashes between Infrastructure and SecOps teams to achieve a collaborative risk mitigation approach.

Key Accountabilities, Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in technical service delivery in operational (BAU) contexts.
• Strong background in technical infrastructure engineering, with focus on networks, Linux/Unix, Windows Server, and End User Compute
• Expertise in vulnerability management, including hands-on remediation, security tooling, and patch management.
• Experience working within banking or financial services environments, ideally at an enterprise level.
• Solid understanding of penetration testing outputs, and ability to translate findings into actionable remediation plans.
• Proven ability to liaise across departments and manage risk mitigation at senior technical and operational levels.
• Familiarity with Legacy infrastructure environments - this is not a cloud transformation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to manage cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts.

About the Client:

Why Tesco Bank?

At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.