Cyber Security Consultant

ANS Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ANS Group Limited is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to protect customers' digital assets from cyber threats. The role involves developing security strategies, monitoring software use, and training colleagues on best practices. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills, aiming to contribute significantly to the company's cyber security posture.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of syslog and event viewer.
• Familiarity with the NIST CVSS Vulnerabilities and scoring system.
• Understanding of XML and Apache technologies.
• Knowledge of secure development principles and OWASP top 10.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Cyber Security Strategy.
• Monitor software use to prevent unauthorized access.
• Install and test new security measures.
• Report and investigate IT security incidents.

Skills

Clear and concise communication skills

Linux

Windows operating systems

Network Defense

Knowledge of secure development principles

Willingness to develop

Job description

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As a Cyber Security Consultant at ANS, you'll be responsible for protecting our customers' digital assets from cyber threats. You'll play a key role in shaping and implementing our cyber security strategy to keep systems and data secure. You'll work on various challenging projects using the latest technologies in cyber security. You'll also train and advise colleagues, promoting a culture of security awareness. Your decisions and strategies will protect our customers' products and services and contribute to our business's overall success. This role is both challenging and rewarding, offering a chance to make a significant impact on our cyber security posture.

What will I be doing?

• Developing and Implementing a Cyber Security Strategy: Create a comprehensive strategy to secure the customers' digital assets.
• Monitoring Software Use: Keep track of software usage within the company to prevent unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
• Installing and Testing New Security Measures: Implement new security measures and conduct rigorous testing to ensure their effectiveness.
• Reporting and Investigating IT Security Incidents: Report and investigate any IT security incidents, including recreating them to identify vulnerabilities.
• Testing New Security Measures: Regularly test new and existing security measures for effectiveness and potential improvements.
• Advising and Training Colleagues: Provide guidance and training to colleagues on best practices for maintaining cyber security.
• Run tabletop exercises that show how the SoC and client performs against incident response and a communication plan, business continuity tests, and communication plans.

What will I bring to the role?

A good understanding of the following technologies is required:

• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of syslog and event viewer
• NetworkDefence
• NIST CVSS Vulnerabilities and scoring system
• XML
• OS Specific log data
• Apache
• IPTables
• Knowledge of secure development principles and OWASP top 10
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Willingness to develop with continual learning.