Cyber Security Consultant - London, United Kingdom - SSP

SSP

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

About the Role:

SSP Group are looking for a Cyber Security Consultant within the Digital & Technology function to drive the provision of cyber security services across strategic project initiatives.

This will entail providing expert guidance, best practice advice and technical know-how for key transformation projects.

The role is also expected to work closely with the operations and infrastructure teams to define, develop and manage alignment to strategic direction, including risk identification and management.

_ Please note this is an FTC for 12 Months from start date._

Accountability and Tasks

Provide expert security advice, consultancy, and guidance across SSP Group and UK, including global regions
Work with project teams to ensure secure practices and principles are adopted and maintained throughout the project lifecycle
Identify and manage security risks, including proposal of remediation solutions
Support maintenance and development of policies, standards, and processes
May be required to support BAU activities and management of core security technologies, including incident response activities
Participate in key forums as a representative of cyber security
Maintain high levels of technical expertise and awareness of latest developments across the industry
Research threats and vulnerabilities, and make recommendations in order to reduce risk
Liaise with key external suppliers to ensure adherence to best practices

Skills/Knowledge Required

Essential:

Previous experience working as a security consultant on key projects and initiatives
Broad knowledge of information security architectures, technologies, frameworks, and standards including NCSC, NIST & ISO27001/
Demonstrable knowledge of cloud technologies and platforms
Excellent knowledge of the current cyber security landscape including cloud principles
Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
Proactive and willing to learn
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
CISSP/CISM/CCSP or equivalent certification

Desirable:

Experience of working with security infrastructure and technologies including cloud solutions
Experience of working in cyber security engineering and/or operations