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Cloud Security Consultant - AWS - Manchester

Circle Recruitment
Manchester
4 months ago
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A cloud security consultant with a PCI DSS & AWS cloud background is required to join our global client's new UK cybersecurity team. This role is predominantly end-client facing, advising on security best practices, vulnerability management and security standard compliance (e.g. NIST, ISO, PCI DSS etc), and leading audits and examinations. You will be reporting to the UK Head of Security and consulting global clients across the American and EMEA regions.

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  • 2+ years of experience working in Cyber Security within an AWS cloud environment
  • Any experience with CrowdStrike would be a bonus
  • Good experience with PCI DSS
  • Vulnerability management & Compliance
  • Lead on Audits
  • Strong Security standard knowledge and experience, consulting on a range of security policies and standards such as GDPR, ISO, PCI, NIST
  • Confidence when speaking with stakeholders and clients, as well as the ability to provide training and mentoring around cybersecurity
  • Ideally, some relevant cybersecurity certifications

This role is full-time onsite in their Central Manchester office - you must be willing and able to attend the office 4 / 5 days a week in their brand-new UK headquarters. You will be working in a vibrant office with some of most forward-thinking...

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