Security Assessment Specialist

Security Assessment Specialist

Duration: 12-month contract

Inside IR35: Market rate

Work Location: Remote working

We are supporting a world-renowned enterprise software provider who is searching for a Security Assessment Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and maintaining security controls aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support security risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, and processes.
• Ensure alignment with key regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or BSI IT-Grundschutz.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security within CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments.
• Participate in and prepare for third-party audits and compliance assessments.
• Educate teams on secure coding practices and application security standards.
• Create and maintain security documentation, processes, and risk reports.

Must Have

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional technical experience, with at least 3 years focused on security, risk, or compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, modern deployment practices, and DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, container security, and cloud-native tools and platforms.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical details into clear, actionable insights.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or similar are advantageous.