Lead Cyber Security Analyst

Description

Are you a Lead Cyber Security Analyst ready for your next contract in the Scottish public sector?

Our client are currently looking for a Lead Cyber Sec Analyst on a contract basis to collaborate with technical architects, developers, testers and delivery partners to play a key role in managing the security assurance roadmap.

Outline of the role:

· Review IT Security Policy, Standards and Guidelines in line with best practise, providing recommendations for improvement to the Lead Enterprise Architect and Digital Information Security Officer and support agreed actions regarding the Digital Identity service
· Plan and manage an ongoing schedule of security control testing
· Engage with the relevant teams to gather evidence of the controls that are currently in place and report on the effectiveness of each control
· Ensures compliance with organisational commitments to Memorandums of Understanding with partner organisations

Essential Criteria:

· Explains the purpose of and provides advice and guidance on the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls
· Performs security risk, vulnerability assessments, and business impact analysis for medium complexity information systems
· Investigates suspected attacks and manages security incidents including use of forensics where appropriate
· Maintains security administration processes and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures
· Provides guidance in defining access rights and privileges
· Investigates security breaches in accordance with established procedures and recommends required actions and supports / follows up to ensure these are implemented
· Maintains current knowledge of malware attacks, and other cyber security threats
· Creates test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities

What’s in it for me:

6 month, day rate contract
Remote working

Please send an up to date version of your cv for consideration

Inside Scope IR35

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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