Cyber Security Consultant
Balerno (City of Edinburgh) IT development
Job description
Cyber Security Consultant
Locations : Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, or Bristol
Work Pattern : Hybrid (spending at least two days per week or 40% of your time in the office)
Duration : 6-month contract with possibilities of extension
Rate : £650.00 - £700.00
About the Role :
Are you passionate about Cyber Security and ready to make a difference in a dynamic and evolving environment? Join the Security Consultancy and Design team at the forefront of protecting over 30 million customers. This is your chance to play a vital role in embedding security by design across a diverse change portfolio as we shape the bank of the future.
What You'll Do :
· Develop and design secure solutions, producing Security Designs with documented controls.
· Deconstruct and analyze solution and network architectures.
· Identify threats and vulnerabilities, applying industry-standard practices (e.g., STRIDE, MITRE) to mitigate risks.
· Translate threats into actionable risks and assess their impact on the business.
· Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Articulate Security Designs and balance the risks and benefits of different options.
· Manage multiple challenging projects simultaneously.
Your Skills and Experience:
· Strong ability to design secure solutions and evaluate architectures.
· Expertise in identifying and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities.
· Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
· Experience producing and presenting comprehensive Security Designs.
Desirable Skills:
· Familiarity with security standards such as ISO 27000, PCI DSS, NIST, or OWASP.
· Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP.
· Experience with public or private cloud environments.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the " apply " button.
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.
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