Description
IT Security Consultant (MS365)
Financial Services
Remote working/1-2 days per month in office near Manchester
3 months - will quickly extend to 6 months
£600 - £650 per day
In short: Security Consultant with solid experience of MS365 required to join an FS client.
Role Purpose:
Accountable for the provision and governance of Information Security services to major enterprise programs and projects. Leading the Information Security engagement across all disciplines as required providing effective security advice, consultancy and governance across the project/program. Work closely with Information Security and Domain Architects to define, develop and manage alignment to strategy. Develop and maintain relationships with Key Stakeholders.
Dimensions:
The Security Consultant will typically be engaged on a varied portfolio of work consisting of small projects through to multi million pound programmes.
IT Security Consultants are the security lead and point of escalation of all Information Security issues for these projects/programmes.
Areas of Accountability:
. Provide expert advice, consultancy and guidance across the enterprise, resulting in the publication and presentation of the Information Security Report to project/programme stakeholders
. Lead IT security engagement on major projects/programs of work, culminating in publication of recommendations and appropriate solution options
. Lead and participate in the development of policies, standards and procedures, applying appropriate governance and rigour to ensure industry and best practices are followed
. Lead and participate in the definition of the Information Security schedule for third party contracts
. Liaise with key external suppliers to ensure resolution of technical issues
. Manage the relationship with third party assurance organisations on behalf of the project/programme.
. Develop and maintain industry contacts to remain current in technological advances
. Lead technical investigations and research resulting in the production of alternative technical options and recommendations
. Participate in cross programme/project analysis to ensure requirements are fully met
. Maintain high levels of technical expertise and awareness of latest developments across the industry
. Develop and maintain relationships, participate in Technical Solution Design Authorities across major programmes/projects
. Identify and define opportunities for technology re-use across the enterprise
. Support the specification, design and development of the security architecture.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements (ISO, PCIDSS, DPA/GDPR, FSA etc ) and govern solution compliance
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
Degree qualified or equivalent capability
Extensive experience as an information security analyst
A broad knowledge of information security architectures, technologies and standards including ISO, PCI-DSS, DPA/GDPR, contract definition, encryption, identity management, PKI, intrusion detection and prevention, Firewalls, network and application penetration testing
Specialist knowledge in at least three of the above areas; recognised as an expert, plus up-to-date knowledge in all areas of specialism
CISSP/CISM accreditation desirable
Substantial experience of risk management frameworks and methodologies
Able to identify, assess, analyse and manage risk
Extensive experience of technical discussions and commercial contact with partners and suppliers
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.