Information Security Consultant (Windows/UNIX/networks/Oracle/Security Tools) - Permanent - Bradford (West Yorkshire).
Main purpose of the role: To develop, implement and review systems and processes for information security (computer and business systems) requirements. To provide security consultancy/specialist advice/guidance to business, IT managers, business partners and the Information Security industry and to make significant decisions.
Essential Experience Required:
- Both technical and non-technical areas of Information Security
- Strong technical knowledge of Windows, UNIX, networks and Oracle databases (analysis/design/testing)
- Strong knowledge of Security Tools
- Up to date knowledge of security related legislation and industry best practice
- Experience of security-focused project engagement and consultancy
- Experience of risk management
- Excellent communication , influencing and problem solving skills
- Ability to prepare detailed risk assessments and recommendations on sensitive issues
- The ability to prioritise tasks and respond effectively to the most important issues
- An analytical and systematic approach to problem solving
- Strong attention to detail
- A genuine interest in Information Security and Risk
Main Accountabilities:
- To maintain, promote and communicate Information Security policy, standards and guidelines in line with industry best practice
- To influence the Information Security industry through participating in industry security workshops and arranging and participating in industry security events
- To conduct security reviews of group systems, procedures and practices for compliance with policy and legislative requirements, and provide regular reporting to management
- To initiate, manage and evaluate multiple security projects and initiatives and provide security advice and guidance in order to mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensure that best practice is followed
- To develop and manage the Incident Response Team, ensuring that policies and procedures are regularly challenged and revised
- To provide input to the purchase of security products and manage security software packages ensuring updates are applied and configured in a timely manner in conjunction with technical areas
- To specialise in specific technical areas and train other team members
- To help produce and co-ordinate IS disaster recovery plans and testing of those plans for critical IS systems
To apply please send your CV and should we feel that its a strong match to the client requirements well be in touch to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.![]()
Main purpose of the role: To develop, implement and review systems and processes for information security (computer and business systems) requirements. To provide security consultancy/specialist advice/guidance to business, IT managers, business partners and the Information Security industry and to make significant decisions.
Essential Experience Required:
- Both technical and non-technical areas of Information Security
- Strong technical knowledge of Windows, UNIX, networks and Oracle databases (analysis/design/testing)
- Strong knowledge of Security Tools
- Up to date knowledge of security related legislation and industry best practice
- Experience of security-focused project engagement and consultancy
- Experience of risk management
- Excellent communication , influencing and problem solving skills
- Ability to prepare detailed risk assessments and recommendations on sensitive issues
- The ability to prioritise tasks and respond effectively to the most important issues
- An analytical and systematic approach to problem solving
- Strong attention to detail
- A genuine interest in Information Security and Risk
Main Accountabilities:
- To maintain, promote and communicate Information Security policy, standards and guidelines in line with industry best practice
- To influence the Information Security industry through participating in industry security workshops and arranging and participating in industry security events
- To conduct security reviews of group systems, procedures and practices for compliance with policy and legislative requirements, and provide regular reporting to management
- To initiate, manage and evaluate multiple security projects and initiatives and provide security advice and guidance in order to mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensure that best practice is followed
- To develop and manage the Incident Response Team, ensuring that policies and procedures are regularly challenged and revised
- To provide input to the purchase of security products and manage security software packages ensuring updates are applied and configured in a timely manner in conjunction with technical areas
- To specialise in specific technical areas and train other team members
- To help produce and co-ordinate IS disaster recovery plans and testing of those plans for critical IS systems
To apply please send your CV and should we feel that its a strong match to the client requirements well be in touch to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.