Information Security Consultant - Home Based

Location
London
Salary
£60,000 - £75,000 Depending on Experience Level + Benefits
Posted
01 Nov 2018
Closes
29 Nov 2018
Ref
11939
Sectors
IT, Security
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Information Security Consultant - Home Based
London
£60,000 - £75,000 Subject to Experience + Benefits


We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Information Security Consultant to deliver information audit, risk, security and compliance consultancy to our varied client base across the retail, insurance, financial services and telecommunication sectors. 

The role will be based from home with travel to client sites and our Central London offices near Liverpool Street Station as required. 

We are looking to add to our team of respected Information Security Professionals during this exciting time of growth. Ideal candidates will be existing QSA, ISA or PCIP professionals or either experienced at leading, implementing or auditing Information Security Standards such as ISO 27001. The role will involve leading improvement projects and conducting security audits. Utilising your thorough commercial and technical understanding of information security frameworks, eco-systems and security standards, you will offer value-add advice and solutions to our clients to support our continued growth. 

Information Security Consultant Required Skills and Experience:

Essential Skills and Requirements:


+ Commercial and technical understanding of information security frameworks and eco-systems
+ Experience at leading, implementing or auditing information security frameworks
+ Knowledge of common security standards such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials/Plus and GDPR
+ Knowledge of at least one risk assessment methodology
+ Understanding of the range of technical controls available to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) of data
+ Understand customer environments and be able to work with both technical teams and senior management to identify issues and risks
+ Excellent customer relationship skills, creation and presentation skills
+ Awareness of common attack vectors such as hacking, malware, DDoS etc.
+ Knowledge of common application vulnerabilities and mitigation approaches
+ A commitment to personal development and keeping a current knowledge of the security industry threats and best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

+ QSA, ISA, PCIP or similar
+ Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 
+ plus preferably one of the below?
+++ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
+++GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) ?
+++Certified ISO 27001, Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor
+++Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer ?
+++International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) ?
+++IRCA ISMS Auditor or higher (e.g., Auditor/Lead auditor, Principal Auditor) 
+++IIA Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 
+++Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, continued development and the opportunity to work in a supportive and pragmatic culture. Working as part of an established and thought-leading Consultancy will allow you to make a real impact on the service provision to our clients and the growth of our business, which in turn will lead to future career progression opportunities for our outstanding talent. 

Company Description

We are an information audit, risk, security and compliance company supplying professional services across a broad range of sectors. The Company was initially formed in 2008 to specialise in payment security and has since grown organically into a highly respected thought-leading information risk, cyber security and compliance consultancy. 

By combining creative thinking, selective hiring, passionate vision and exceptional service, our small and highly experienced team provides a commercially balanced blend of strategic and tactical advice, technical assessments and assurance & audit services. We supply to companies across many sectors including retail, insurance, financial services and telecommunication.

Given our ability to generate recurring revenue over multi-year client contracts and the success of our compliance management platform, we have set ambitious annual growth targets of 30% each year for the foreseeable future.

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If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.