Cyber Security Consultant - Contract Engagement - Outside IR35

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Cyber Security Consultants for ongoing contract opportunities in Aberdeen. This role involves designing and optimizing secure hybrid infrastructure environments while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll leverage your specialized knowledge to document security controls and manage risks effectively. Join a dynamic team of engineers working with cutting-edge technology on a variety of enterprise projects. This position offers a competitive day rate and the chance to make a significant impact in the cyber security domain.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing secure solutions and documenting security controls.
• Specialised knowledge in cyber security with relevant industry qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, high-performing hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Analyze and manage risks and cybersecurity controls across sectors.

Skills

Cyber Security Design Principles

Risk Management

Cyber Security Frameworks

Network Security

Cloud Environments

Identity & Access Management

Backup & Recovery Technologies

Education

GICSP

GCIP

CISSP

CISM

Tools

ISO 27000

NIST

SANS CSC

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant - Contract Engagement - Outside IR35, Aberdeen

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams, and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help achieve their goals.

We have ongoing contract opportunities for experienced Cyber Security Consultants to support the design, delivery, and optimisation of secure, high-performing hybrid infrastructure environments.

The role will require the Cyber Security Consultant to be/have:

• Proficient in developing and designing secure solutions and documenting security controls in a Security Design
• An understanding of cyber security design principles to ensure solutions meet industry standards
• An understanding of frameworks and compliance
• The ability to work with risk management processes and articulate the risks and benefits
• An understanding of networks and cloud environments is advantageous
• Comfortable creating design documentation and presenting to clients

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Specialised technical knowledge and experience of cyber security as evidenced by relevant industry qualifications (e.g., GICSP, GCIP, CISSP, CISM)
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards, as well as a deep understanding of cyber security regulations across sectors
• Analysis and management of risks and cybersecurity controls, including standards and methodologies like ISO 27000, NIST, SANS CSC, etc.
• Understanding of Infrastructure, Networking, and Cloud environments
• Knowledge of Identity & Access Management
• Knowledge of Backup & Recovery technologies and installation
• Previous experience working with or within an Incident Response team is advantageous

These ongoing contract engagements will attract a day rate commensurate with the skills and experience required. You'll join a team of experienced engineers working with cutting-edge tech across a range of interesting enterprise projects.