IT Security Specialist

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Preston, Lancashire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

IT Security Specialist - Global IT and Infrastructure Solutions provider - Nr Preston to £45,000 Your new company Prestigious opportunity for an IT Security Specialist with a Global IT and Infrastructure solutions provider based near Preston. Your new role As our IT Security Specialist you will co-ordinate security across sites for all areas of IT encompassing systems development, network infrastructures and systems interfaces. You will be required to:- Identify IT/cyber threats Plan and implement security measures to mitigate and protect client information and data from deliberate attack/theft and corruption Assist with the creation, review and publication of all IT security policies; including RMADS and ISO27001 accompanying all strategic and tactical IT solution Prepare security reports and technical information supporting any security aspects associated with solution design Investigate security breaches and carry out any corrective actions and recommendations identified Support the design, build and testing of security measures designed to mitigate security vulnerabilities Support the defining of business continuity and disaster recovery planning following security breaches Represent IT security at key stakeholder security meetings as necessary What you'll need to succeed Successful IT Security Specialists will possess a combination of some of the following skills:- Experience operating as an IT security coordinator, managing security aspects of IT projects/solutions Experience of working in environments where security aspects of the design are a fundamental to the solution. Experience in infrastructure mobilisations, system development and business deployment; focusing on security aspects of their design. Knowledge of Government IT security standards, practices and procedures is highly advantageous Risk Management and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation. Knowledge of IT/cyber security standards, e.g. ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials. Knowledge of IT security vulnerabilities, e.g. phishing, malicious hacking/denial of service attacks, spyware etc. and tools/processes used to manage them. Knowledge of network infrastructure, end-user hardware and system applications from a cyber security vulnerability aspect What you'll get in return In return you will be rewarded with career development and training at the cutting edge of technology. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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