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Cyber Security Consultant
£104,000 - 104,000
ProCheckUp Limited
St Georges Square, Portsmouth
£104,000 - 104,000
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:
- Hold a valid CREST CCT (App/infra) or CyberScheme CHECK Team Leader (CTL-INF/APP) certification.
- Achieved the Principal or Chartered Cyber Security Professional title (UK Cyber Security Council - Security Testing specialization).
- Have a minimum of two years of experience as a CHECK Team Leader and three years of professional penetration testing experience.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity roles with a strong understanding of WAN, LAN, SAN, and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Familiarity with operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, and UNIX environments.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Java for automation tasks.
- Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) and services (Active Directory, LDAP).
- Familiarity with Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM), mobile app testing (iOS/Android), cloud security testing, and AI security testing.
- Experience with tools such as Splunk for log analysis and incident detection.
- Understanding of system administration principles within both physical and virtual environments (PaaS, IaaS).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and shell scripting (Bash) for system automation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to cybersecurity.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies aligned with our organizational goals.
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual activity using SIEM tools and other network monitoring solutions.
- Manage incident response processes, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Ensure compliance with the latest NCSC, NIST standards, ISO regulations, and other relevant frameworks.
- Collaborate with IT teams on firewall configurations, VPN setups, and load balancing solutions.
- Provide guidance on encryption methods and authentication protocols to protect sensitive information.
- Assist in the development of disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.
- Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies, including cloud computing trends.
- Lead and execute infrastructure and application penetration testing assignments for public sector and private clients.
- Supervise and mentor CHECK Team Members, ensuring high standards in testing, delivery, reporting, methodology, and client communication.
- Be available to travel onsite in the UK or the Channel Islands for testing requirements.
- Conduct training sessions for staff on best practices in information security.
Description
Join us in our mission to enhance cybersecurity measures while fostering a culture of safety and awareness within our organization. Your expertise will be invaluable in protecting our digital assets against evolving threats. Job Types: Temporary, Fixed-term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance Contract length: 12 months Pay: £400.00 per day Benefits include: - Flexitime - Free parking - On-site parking - Work from home Candidates should be able to reliably commute or be willing to relocate to Portsmouth PO1 3EZ with an employer-provided relocation package. Experience in Cybersecurity: 3 years is required. Willingness to travel: 75% is required. Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth PO1 3EZ.
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