Cyber Security Consultant - Contract Engagement - Outside IR35

Sword Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sword Group is seeking experienced Cyber Security Consultants to support secure, high-performing hybrid infrastructures. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in developing secure solutions and possess relevant industry qualifications while having knowledge in cyber security frameworks and regulations. This is a contract role that offers competitive daily rates and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing and designing secure solutions.
• Experienced in documenting security controls.
• Relevant industry qualifications in cyber security are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing high-performing hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Analyze and manage risks and cybersecurity controls.
• Work with an Incident Response team if necessary.

Skills

Understanding of cyber security design principles

Knowledge in cyber security frameworks

Risk management processes

Infrastructure, Networking and Cloud knowledge

Identity & Access Management

Backup & Recovery technologies

Education

GICSP

GCIP

CISSP

CISM

Job description

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 in achieving 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Specialised technical knowledge and experience of cyber security as evidenced by relevant industry qualifications (e.g. GICSP, GCIP, CISSP, CISM)
• Knowledge in cyber security frameworks and standards as well as a deep understanding of cyber security regulations as they apply to different sectors
• Analysis and management of risks and cybersecurity controls. Standards and methodologies: ISO 27000, NIST, SANS CSC, etc. • Understanding of Infrastructure, Networking and Cloud environments
• Knowledge in Identity & Access Management
• Knowledge in 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 depth of skills and experience required. You'll join a team of experienced engineers working with cutting edge tech across a range of interesting enterprise projects.