Description
Our renowned client is currently looking to recruit a Security and Information Risk Advisor - Cyber Security on an initial 3 month contract offering £412 per day inside IR35.
The successful candidate will have previous experience conducting cyber risk assessments on new and existing systems and proven experience working within Information Assurance. Within the role you will be enabling the client to achieve and maintain appropriate levels of information assurance to legal, regulatory and customer requirements.
Key responsibilities-
1. Carry out cyber security risk assessments for new and existing systems and service.
2. To facilitate and support cyber security information risk management. Bringing together an understanding of:
the needs of people and the organisation
the threats they face
the vulnerability of technology and information
3. To provide pragmatic expert information security advice and guidance to change activities to enable them to achieve and maintain the appropriate level of information assurance to meet the legal, regulatory and customer requirements.
4. Provide assurance to Information Asset Owners and other stakeholders that their information assets are being adequately protected.
5. Advise on appropriate security controls, including; security solutions architecture; policies and procedure
6. To keep up to date with all aspects of Information Assurance and carry out reviews of where these could be used.
Essential skills
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Proven experience working as an Information Assurance professional.
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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.
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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.
Highly desirable
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Evidence of implementing changes in working practices
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A relevant degree or Information Assurance professional qualification eg CISSP, Certified Professional (CCP)
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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.
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Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
If you feel you have the right skills and experience, please apply for further information.
Please note this role is Inside IR35 however you can operate using a umbrella or limited company.
Under the current restrictions the role will be remote based initially but once restrictions are lifted will be a mixture of remote and onsite work.
This role is also on a Government site so preference will be given to candidates who hold current SC Security Clearance however those eligible to apply should also apply. You will need to obtain BPSS Clearance before starting onsite which take 2-4 weeks