Professional Experience

• Extensive experience analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to prioritize effectively. (Required)
• Extensive experience in vulnerability management remediation and information security. (Required)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, including senior leadership and non-technical audiences. (Required)
• Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and application security. (Required)
• Extensive experience in being able to communicate complex tech information in a simple and easily digestible way to non-technical teams. (Required)
• Excellent leadership and people management skills driving high performance teams. (Required)
• Knowledge in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to enhance vulnerability management, remediation, and analysis. (Preferred)
• A solid understanding of cyber risk and how cyber-attacks are conducted across endpoints, cloud and on-premises networks. (Preferred)
• Patch & Configuration Management: Knowledge of patch deployment processes and tools. (Preferred)

Education

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent experience) (Preferred)

Languages

• Spanish (Preferred)

Hard Skills

• Extensive experience in vulnerability management remediation and information security (Required)
• Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and application security (Required)
• Knowledge in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to enhance vulnerability management, remediation, and analysis (Preferred)
• Patch & Configuration Management: Knowledge of patch deployment processes and tools (Preferred)
• Solid understanding of cyber risk and how cyber-attacks are conducted across endpoints, cloud, and on-premises networks (Preferred)
• Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing vulnerability management programs. (Preferred)
• Experience monitoring and reporting on remediation trends, risks, and program performance. (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills (working with diverse teams, senior leadership, and non-technical audiences) (Required)
• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities (prioritising and resolving complex issues) (Required)
• Leadership and people management skills (driving high-performance teams) (Required)
• Ability to communicate complex technical information in a simple, digestible way. (Required)
• Proactive approach to risk management and escalation (Required)
• Organisational skills (developing and overseeing processes, monitoring trends) (Required)
• Stakeholder management (engaging with IT, security, business, and global teams) (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range: £80,000.00 - £120,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
• £6,000 car allowance per year.
• Company funded individual private medical insurance.
• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services
• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s).

Right to work in the UK

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through email. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk.

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