Cyber Security Specialist

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK-based organisation is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist for a contract role focused on enhancing Cyber Security maturity and improvement. This remote-first position requires strong Microsoft Azure security knowledge and experience in network security. Ideal candidates will have Microsoft certifications and a proven record in producing technical documentation and maintaining security roadmaps. This role is essential for supporting the client's Cyber Security accreditations and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of reviewing and hardening Microsoft Azure Security.
• Ability to appraise current Security posture and recommend actions.
• Strong foundation in Cyber Security principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the client's Cyber Security improvement programme.
• Contribute to Network Security and Microsoft Azure security enhancements.
• Produce technical documentation and maintain security roadmaps.

Skills

Microsoft Security stack knowledge

Experience in Network Security (Cisco, firewalls)

Technical documentation skills

Knowledge of Cyber Security accreditations (ISO, NIST, CAF)

Microsoft certifications (e.g. AZ-500)

Job description

Overview

CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading UK-based organisation to appoint a seasoned Cyber Security Specialist on a contract basis, likely for 3-6 months. Supporting the client with an on-going Cyber Security maturity and improvement programme, the Cyber Security Specialist will play a key role in both Network Security and Configuration and Microsoft Azure security. We\u2019re seeking a Microsoft-centric Security Specialist/Consultant, with strong knowledge of Cisco Network Security products and initiatives as well as deep Microsoft Azure security knowledge. The Consultant will also support the renewing and gaining of Cyber Security accreditations such as ISO27001, ISO22301, NCSC CAF & NIST. This is a remote-first role, with very occasional on-site meetings.

Engagement Details

• Role: Cyber Security Specialist
• Specialism(s): Microsoft Security, Microsoft Azure Security, Sentinel, Defender, Network Security, Network Configuration, NIST, Cyber Essentials, Gap Analysis, Technical Documentation, Cyber Security Roadmap, NCSC CAF
• Type: Contract, Daily Rate
• IR35 Determination: Inside IR35 (via Umbrella)
• Pay Rate: 500 - 600 per day (rate to Umbrella)
• Start: ASAP/Urgent
• Duration: 3-6 Months
• Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Support the client with an on-going Cyber Security maturity and improvement programme.
• Contribute to Network Security and Configuration and Microsoft Azure security enhancements.
• Review, restructure and harden Microsoft Azure Security posture.
• Engage in renewing and gaining Cyber Security accreditations such as ISO27001, ISO22301, NCSC CAF & NIST.
• Produce robust technical documentation and maintain security roadmaps.
• Provide assessment of current security posture and recommend actions to mature cyber security posture.

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent Microsoft Security stack knowledge.
• Demonstrable experience of reviewing, restructuring and hardening Microsoft Azure Security.
• Background (or experience in) Network Security (Cisco, firewalls) and network configuration.
• Robust technical documentation skills.
• Ability to appraise current Security posture and recommend actions and initiatives to mature cyber posture.
• Knowledge of key Cyber Security accreditations (e.g. ISO, NIST, CAF).
• Microsoft certifications (e.g. AZ-500, Security Fundamentals, SC-900).

How to Apply

For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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