IT Security Consultant

IT Security Consultant - Leeds - £50K - £75K

Our client is looking for an Infrastructure Security Consultant to join their existing IT security team. The person will work with the Information Security team to provide advice and guidance on IT security and further develop IT policies and processes across a multi-region infrastructure consisting of 8300+ staff and 100+ sites. As a member of the IT Security team, youill review all aspects of the IT environment and its components. This role shall be responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise-wide solutions. The successful candidate will be required to proactively improve and provide advice and guidance on information security matters. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have a strong understanding of IT infrastructure and/or information security within a fast-paced environment. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with security incident management and response activities
• General day-to-day support on managing and responding to security alerts from systems and end users
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly security checks, reconciliation and compliance checks and investigate exceptions
• Completing client security requirement questionnaires and support the bidding process
• Identify and raise awareness of security risks

Technical Requirements

• Two years hands-on experience of security and/or infrastructure within an enterprise environment
• Exposure to enterprise information security standards including Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, 27002 etc. Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation
• Microsoft O365 Security solutions; Networking; Security operations; Vulnerability Management; Security Auditing
• Good understanding of security testing principles, including experience of vulnerability scanning, identifying, resolving, and reporting risks

Please send a CV if you would like more information on this IT security role.