Information Security Consultant

Portsmouth
10 months ago
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6 month contract with strong potential for extension

Remote with occasional travel to Portsmouth (1 - 2 times per month)

We have a brilliant opportunity to join an industry-leading utility company based in the Southeast. They are going through a period of growth, undergoing multiple digital, and tech transformations. As a UK Critical National Infrastructure provider, Information Security is an integral part of their business operation, so this role is critical to the business.

The organisation is at the start of a major transformation and requires an experienced Security Assurance contractor with specialist skills, proven experience in delivering assurance in an AWS environment, and strong business acumen.

We are looking for candidates with proven experience in:

Delivering security assurance within an AWS environment
Conducting risk assessments and managing third-party risk
Working with Salesforce
Supporting business transformation initiatives
Demonstrating strong business acumen, with a clear understanding of how cybersecurity impacts the wider business
Engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levelsIt would be a bonus if you had experience of working with Oracle.

Please apply directly with a CV and if suitable we will be in touch to provide more information

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