Role requirement
Vacancy type
Contract
Sector
Technology / Fintech and IT
Specialisim
Information Security
Location
Edinburgh
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
15795
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
09/09/2024
Closing date
23/09/2024
Job Description:
Our client, a financial services firm in Edinburgh, is recruiting for an Information Security Risk Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. If you have previous information security risk management experience and are looking to join a global business, this could be an excellent opportunity for you!
Skills/Experience:
- Previous Information Security Risk Management experience
- Working knowledge of security frameworks/standards e.g. ISO 27001, HMG Cyber Essentials or NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other risk management certification
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
Core Responsibilities:
- Ensure security policies, processes, and procedures are thorough
- Ensure that security controls are sufficient to safeguard sensitive information systems
- Assist in detecting information security breaches or tracing the origin of unauthorised access
- Recommend defensive measures, including firewalls, security software, and data encryption
- Document and coordinate vulnerability management efforts and monitor the resolution of risks related to critical or sensitive information, systems, services, and processes
- Chair Technology Risk Management meetings, engage stakeholders, assign and track actions to remediate identified security risks
- Conduct security due diligence for all critical suppliers
- Carry out risk assessments and document findings, including potential impacts and statistical probability
Benefits:
- Hybrid working model
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15795
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Julia has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Solutions team for over a decade. After studying Business and Marketing at University, she joined the team and has been a part of the huge growth of the temporary, interim and contract division from its early days. Julia specialises in business support recruitment, and her diverse portfolio spans HR, IT, marketing, administration, and change management.
Known for her productivity and solution-oriented approach, she navigates her field's fast-paced and ever-changing landscape with ease. Julia thrives on the variety her role offers, contributing significantly to the team’s reputation as the top supplier for global asset management clients. With a belief that every role has its perfect match, Julia is passionate about supporting individuals in finding the ideal opportunities and achieving success in their careers.
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