IT Security Analyst

Endeavour Recruitment Solutions
united kingdom
2 months ago
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  • Sector: Security Engineers / Consultants
  • Daily Rate: EUR market related
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Technologies: security design ISO27002 IAM IDAAS PKY web application firewalls software development risk assessment Project Management WAN LAN DMZ CISSP CISM CISA

Endeavour is looking for a skilled, service-orientedIT Security Analystto join a large, reputable client based in Belgium. The contract would initially be for 6 months, with possible extensions.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have some experience in the security domain or in the IT application security architecture.

Your main responsibilities will include the following tasks:

  • Perform or coordinate the security validation to ensure effective implementation of security controls in project development lifecycle.
  • Ensure the timely and effective remediation of security weaknesses and defects revealed in security validation during PLC.
  • Assist in coaching of application security controls with the SME and act as the security point of contact for the business and project teams.
  • Assist with SME for the integration of application security in projects e.g. authentication and authorisation, non-repudiation, cryptographic controls, data protection.
  • Produce documented security services, technical standards or principles.

Skills and experience required:

  • Familiarity with industry best practices in key domains: risk assessment, application security, identity and access management, and secure development on all platforms.
  • Sound security design principles, based on confidentiality, integrity and availability requirements and other ISO27002 security principles are an asset.
  • Application security knowledge with a good understanding of software development and OWASP guidelines.
  • Knowledge of and experience with security technologies including IDAAS and identity management platforms, PKI and cryptographic solutions, web application firewalls, automated code review tools, secure management access, virtualization, XaaS solutions.
  • Sufficient background knowledge with regard to network principles and protocols used in WAN and LAN's, DMZ, Internet security, network segregation.
  • Experience with a subset of Unix, Windows System, tandem, mainframe security and assurance.
  • Proven experience in security risk assessments, development of functional security requirements, process design and management reporting.
  • Experience in security design, architecture and project management is a strong advantage.

Preferred professional certifications are CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 LA/LI.

Please apply ASAP for further details on this excellent contract opportunity!

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