IT Security Manager (m/f/d) in Swindon

Currently we are looking for one Freelancer (within IR35) who is able to cover the following position:

Project description:

The role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and analytical individual to support, develop and make a transition of the vulnerability management service to a MSSP.

Your primary responsibilities:

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Working with IT teams in order to reduce vulnerabilities, as well as spotting trends and patterns across the threat landscape
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Develop, implement and manage the necessary Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) policies, standards and procedures which will align with the new Target Operating Model
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Support in the development and implementation of the Threat and Vulnerability Management framework
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Define processes for the application of the security hardening policies based on CIS Benchmarks and manage the associated lifecycle
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Define and make recommendations to the IT Application Teams to ensure the Secure Configuration Lifecycle is followed and all internal applications are built in accordance with the secure configuration policy and controls
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Monitor and respond to regulatory developments and industry best practices in a timely manner and recommend how to optimise security monitoring tools based on threat and vulnerability discoveries

Your key competencies:

Required knowledge:

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Extensive experience of implementing, monitoring and improving the threat and vulnerability management service
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Expert level understanding of both threat and vulnerability management services and information security
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Detailed knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
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Excellent technical comprehension of threat and vulnerability scanning solutions, systems and processes
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Knowledge of and ability to manage Windows, Network Device, Database, Middleware, and Application vulnerabilities
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A high level understanding of security architectural and network design

Supporting Technical Skills:

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Good Knowledge of Cloud Platforms (AWS and Azure)
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Good Knowledge of On Premise environments
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Good Knowledge of Scripting Languages such as Python and Powershell
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Understanding of Windows and NIX Operating Systems
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Understanding of Virtualisation Technologies e.g. VMWare
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Understanding of network protocols

Basic parameters:

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Location: Swindon
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Capacity: Fulltime
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Duration: 9-12 months
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Within IR-35
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Willingness to travel once a month / 25% to European locations (mainly germany)

Your GECO contact person is looking forward to your feedback and your current CV (Word document) incl. your availability and your salary requirement / hourly rate:

Jan Stracke

040/764007-45

[email protected]

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