Cyber Security Specialist

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Cyber Security Specialist for an initial 12 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £500/day (Outside IR35). This role will be based in Edinburgh, however, attendance at the project site will only be required on an as-needed basis.

• Be aware of the current cyber threat landscape and industry best practices and standards.
• Support initial scoping and risk assessment of a change project.
• Interpret security best practice and accreditation requirements to determine security requirements.
• Adapt existing cyber security standards and controls to fit specific change projects.
• Carry out threat modelling and risk assessments.
• Review high and low level designs drafted by solution architects.
• Maintain a security design assessment for new services.
• Carry out basic hands on security assessments.
• Plan and co-ordinate independent pen testing.
• Provide recommendations for stage gating and go live decisions.
• Own completion and accuracy of all security related product delivery evidence.
• Security and Risk assessment.
• In depth understanding of and experience with enterprise scale digital service provision.
• Demonstrable recent record making security contribution during the development of a new digital service.
• Ability to work well in an agile project team with internal colleagues and suppliers.
• Ability to self-start, accept ownership and see through security aspects of project start to finish.
• Ability to share knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Experience with MS Dynamics, Power Platform and Azure.
• Experience managing independent testing (scope, pre-test config, triage findings).
• Experience with MCSE Certified or equivalent experience.
• ITIL certification.

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