Information Security Adviser

Role: Information Security Adviser

Ref: 8493

Pay Rate: Competitive day rate PAYE, with flexible holiday pay

IR35: In scope

Hours: 37 hours per week

Length of Contract: 12 months

Location: Salisbury

Working Arrangements: 4 days on site per week

Security Clearance: Active DV - please only apply if your DV is active and currently in use, candidates without the required clearance will not be considered

Minimum requirement:

This role will provide support to the CISO largely working to the Deputy CISO. Duties will include leading network and application testing and subsequent remediation activity working with our client's IT suppliers and assurance leads. Supporting policy/process generation and review. Provision of cyber security advice and best practice to the wider security community. Support to security practitioners within the Operations area, interpreting CISO strategic direction and intents into pragmatic risk balanced decisions. Advising on Cyber Risk Assessments and Cyber Improvement Plans.

Essential:

The successful applicant will have a knowledge and experience of multi-site IP based networks, their operation, protection and monitoring.

Experience of securing public cloud infrastructure and/or operational technology.

An ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly and clearly in writing and verbally.

Experience in making sound decisions based on business risk.

Exposure to operating in a secure/defence environment.

Experience in Cyber Risk Assessments and Cyber Improvement Plans.