Information Security Consultant - Leeds, United Kingdom - be:technology

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    be:technology Leeds, United Kingdom

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    Information Security ConsultantSalary: Up to £60,000 DOELocation: Leeds (on-site)My client is looking for a skilled Information Security Consultant to join their existing Information Security team to offer guidance on IT security and further develop IT policies across a multi-regional infrastructure.

    This is an opportunity to join a growing team, with a great company culture and several exciting projects to get stuck into, all in a fast-paced environmentThey cannot offer sponsorship, so the perfect candidate will have the full right to work in the UK, without a visa that will expire.


    Responsibilities:

    • Assist in managing security incidents and alerts.
    • Conduct regular security checks and investigate exceptions.
    • Complete client security questionnaires for bidding.
    • Raise awareness of security risks.
    • Enhance security policies, processes, and controls.
    • Proactively identify security risks and mitigations.
    • Participate in system and application design.
    • Develop training guides for users and staff.
    • Manage the IT Risk register.
    • Test and improve Disaster Recovery plans

    Technical Requirements:

    • Minimum two years of practical experience in enterprise security and infrastructure.
    • Familiarity with enterprise information security standards: Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, 27002, Data Protection Act, GDPR.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft O365 Security, Networking, Security operations, Vulnerability Management, and Security Auditing.
    • Strong understanding of security testing principles, including hands-on experience in vulnerability scanning, risk identification, resolution, and reporting.
    • Demonstrated expertise in formal document creation, including report and procedure development

    Essential Skills:

    • Microsoft O365 platform expertise (Defender, Sentinel, InTune etc).
    • Advanced Threat Intelligence analysis and best practices implementation.
    • Proficient in managing Security Incident Response processes.
    • Knowledgeable about Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity principles.
    • Experienced in event and log analysis.
    The company is looking to fill this position ASAP, so please apply with a copy of your CV if interestedKey Words:
    Information Security Analyst, Information Security Engineer, Security Analyst, Information Security, NIST, COBIT, ISO-27001, ISO-27002, Compliance, Governance, Risk, Cyber Security, Sentinel, Defender, InTune