Cyber Security Assurance Specialist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Digital Waffle

Digital Waffle

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Cyber Security Assurance Specialist:

Job details:

Posted 17 April 202
Salary £ £70000 per annum
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent
Discipline Infrastructure

ReferenceSS6318

Contact NameShaquille Stephenson

Job description:

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Birmingham (Hybrid)

£60-70K (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Digital Waffle is working with leading provider of affordable housing solutions. Who are looking for a Cyber Security Assurance Specialist, to join the technology team.

In this role, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation's sensitive information from cyber threats in a pragmatic and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to implement security best practices and address identified vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
Develop & establish supplier chain security agreements / contracts / questionnaires and manage completion and disengagement.
Ensure timely and robust incident management resolution, including major incident response coordination and management.
Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, providing recommendations for proactive risk mitigation and threat prevention.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience in cybersecurity assurance or related roles, with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.) are a plus.
Technical knowledge and broad handson experience of working with security technologies such as the Microsoft XDR stack, vulnerability management tools, EDR platforms, SIEMs (Splunk / Azure Sentinel), Powershell etc.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work supportively and collaboratively with colleagues across Technology & transformation as well as the wider business.