Security Risk Advisor - Public Sector - Exeter

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Description

A leading public sector client based in Exeter, are currently looking for a Security Risk Advisor for an initial 6 month contract paying up to £408 per day via Umbrella.

The ideal candidate will hold valid SC clearance.

Responsibilities
. Carry out cyber security risk assessments for new and existing systems and service.
. To facilitate and support cyber security information risk management.
. To provide pragmatic expert information security advice and guidance to the client 's change activities to enable them to achieve and maintain the appropriate level of information assurance to meet the client's legal, regulatory and customer requirements.
. Provide assurance to Information Asset Owners and other stakeholders that their information assets are being adequately protected.
. Advise on appropriate security controls, including; security solutions architecture; policies and procedure
. To keep up to date with all aspects of Information Assurance and carry out reviews of where these could be used

Experience Required
. Proven experience working as an Information Assurance professional.
. Capable of making and guiding effective decisions on risk, explaining clearly how the recommendations have been reached. Able to make recommendations proportionate to the level of risk and technical complexity.
. Detailed working background in IT with demonstrable experience resulting in a high-level of understanding of the application of Information Assurance principles within a diverse business environment.
. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to inspire, inform, engage and influence at all levels of the organisation and the wider Government Information Assurance community.
. Able to work with business and technology stakeholders to understand the information assurance implications of business change and to provide pragmatic advice.
. Proven experience working as an Information Assurance professional.
. Evidence of implementing changes in working practices
. A relevant degree or Information Assurance professional qualification eg CISSP, Certified Professional (CCP)
. Demonstrable working knowledge of the requirements of an Information Security Management System as specified in the ISO27001 standard and the recognised security controls as documented in the ISO27002 standard.
. Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
. Evidence of implementing changes in working practices

Please do apply with your most up to date CV in the first instance. If you do not hear back on your application within 48 hours, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Reed Technology
Published at
24.10.2020
Project ID:
1988242
Contract type
Freelance
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