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Cyber Security Consultant - Contract Engagement - Outside IR35

Sword Group
scotland, united kingdom
3 months ago
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Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

We have ongoing contract opportunities for experienced Cyber Security Consultants to support the design, delivery, and optimisation of secure, high-performing hybrid infrastructure environments.

The role will require the Cyber Security Consultant to be/have:

  • Proficient in developing and designing secure solutions and documenting security controls in a Security Design
  • An understanding of cyber security design principles to ensure solutions meet industry standards
  • An understanding of frameworks and compliance
  • The Ability to work with risk management processes and articulate the risks and benefits
  • An understanding of networks and cloud environments is advantageous
  • Comfortable creating design documentation and presenting to clients


Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Specialised technical knowledge and experience of cyber security as evidenced by relevant industry qualifications (e.g. GICSP, GCIP, CISSP, CISM)
  • Knowledge in cyber security frameworks and standards as well as a deep understanding of cyber security regulations as they apply to different sectors
  • Analysis and management of risks and cybersecurity controls. Standards and methodologies: ISO 27000, NIST, SANS CSC, etc. • Understanding of Infrastructure, Networking and Cloud environments
  • Knowledge in Identity & Access Management
  • Knowledge in Backup & Recovery technologies and installation
  • Previous experience working with or within an Incident Response team is advantageous


Benefits

These ongoing contract engagements will attract a day rate commensurate with the depth of skills and experience required. You'll join a team of experienced engineers working with cutting edge tech across a range of interesting enterprise projects.
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