Vulnerability Management Specialist

• Exciting six-month contract opportunity
• Balance work from home with team connection days
• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

Join our Cyber Security team and take ownership of vulnerability management operations across the firm as part of a mature, ISO27001-certified cyber program. You'll lead the use of Rapid7 InsightVM, driving risk-based prioritisation and remediation across infrastructure, applications and cloud environments, while influencing vulnerability management uplift at enterprise scale.

Working closely with a high-performing, diverse cyber team and internal technology stakeholders, you'll play a key role in strengthening the firm's security posture by improving visibility, reducing risk exposure, and embedding best-practice vulnerability management processes.

This is a high-impact contract role based in Brisbane, with hybrid flexibility.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and optimise Rapid7 InsightVM (agents, scan engines, dashboards)
• Conduct vulnerability analysis and prioritise remediation based on risk and exploitability
• Drive remediation with infrastructure and application teams via ITSM workflows
• Track and report vulnerability remediation progress and SLA performance
• Review scan outputs and maintain continuous scanning coverage across endpoints, networks and cloud
• Produce executive and technical reporting (dashboards, risk insights)
• Support exception management and risk acceptance processes
• Monitor emerging threats (zero-days, advisories) and adjust prioritisation accordingly

Skills & experience

• Experience with Rapid7 InsightVM or similar platforms
• Strong end-to-end vulnerability management experience
• Ability to interpret CVSS and threat intelligence
• Experience partnering with infrastructure or cloud teams
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g. FreshService)

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose - we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities - building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You'll be empowered to build a career path that's tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Flexible working options available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

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We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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