Job summary

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist - 6 month contract - Glasgow - £83.20ph UMB or £64ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Important

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Job description

Role:

• Cyber Security gap analysis

• Cyber assessment / auditing

• Working with system owners, business owners and being able to articulate cyber security requirements

• Working on a volume of different systems - understanding different IT and OT technologies to be able to effectively audit different components

• Experience with defence, government, MOD or somewhere highly regulated like finance, medical etc.

• Experience with standards such as NIST, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials

• Deliver cyber assurance services for the Naval Ships business, covering Enterprise Applications and Operational Technologies

• Risk Assessment of gaps

• Deliver documentation to demonstrate compliance to internal and external stakeholders

• Assessment and provision of control effectiveness in managing Cyber security risk

• Work with security architecture / technical input into the development of secure solutions

• Support development of strategy and continual service improvement for the Cyber Assurance function

• Act as a subject matter expert regarding Cyber Assurance activities for the wider organisation

• Interviews will be WebEx

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing specialist advice and guidance on cyber security assurance and best practices within the defence sector

• Ensuring compliance with relevant security standards and regulations

• Conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance cyber security measures

• Reviewing and assessing security documentation and systems for vulnerabilities

• Supporting the implementation of security protocols and measures across projects

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emerging cyber threats and technologies

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of cyber security policies and procedures

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within a prestigious defence sector

• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility

• Professional development within a leading defence company

• Engagement in challenging and varied projects

Security:

BPSS Only + Subject to ITAR

This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting. This role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss