Information Security Consultant – £55,000

Information Security Consultant – £55,000

Pearson Carter are currently looking for an Information Security Consultant to join our existing Information Security team.

Working with the Information Security team to provide advice and guidance on IT security and further develop IT policies and processes across a multi-region infrastructure consisting of 8300+ staff and 100+ sites.

As a member of the IT Security team, you will review all aspects of the IT environment and its components. This role shall be responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise-wide solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with security incident management and response activities
• General day-to-day support on managing and responding to security alerts from systems and end users
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly security checks, reconciliation and compliance checks and investigate exceptions
• Completing client security requirement questionnaires and support the bidding process
• Identify and raise awareness of security risks
• Develop and enhance security policies, processes, procedures, and technical controls to strengthen security capabilities and resilience to cyber threats
• Take a proactive role in identifying security risks, mitigations, and opportunities to strengthen resilience to cyber-attacks and security incidents

Experience:

• Hands-on experience of security and/or infrastructure within an enterprise environment
• Exposure to enterprise information security standards including Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, 27002 etc. Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation
• Microsoft O365 Security solutions; Networking; Security operations; Vulnerability Management; Security Auditing
• Good understanding of security testing principles, including experience of vulnerability scanning, identifying, resolving, and reporting risks

Salary

They offer an excellent salary package: £50,000-£55,000.

Location

This is an on site role.

This client is based in the Leeds and requires 5 days a week in office.

How to Apply

Please apply asap with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on fraser@pearsoncarter.com or 0191 406 6111.

Pearson Carter is the Global Leader in Microsoft Technology, Web, Mobile and Software Development Recruitment with specialist roles across the globe – www.pearsoncarter.com

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