Information Security Risk Analyst - 12 month Contract
A Leading Financial Services business are looking to hire an experienced Information Security Risk Analyst, ideally with knowledge around Risk Assessments and dealing with Auditors etc.
- £400 - £425 per day (Inside IR35/Umbrella or PAYE only)
- The role is an initial 12 month contract with scope to roll into a couple of years
- The role is a Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office, 3 from home)
- Based in London
Position Purpose:
Responsible for supporting the regional Information Security manager in the day-to-day activities and assist in the security review processes. Will strengthen the Information Security management function by handling the day-to-day activities, leaving the security manager to concentrate on security initiatives.
Key Accountabilities:
- Supports the regional Information Security manager by taking on routine review and approval activity.
- Provides consultant/expert assistance for resolution of technical security issues.
- Performs security reviews, walkthroughs and assessments to identify and negotiate appropriate controls to mitigate risks for both internal assets and outsourcing initiatives.
- Builds and maintains expert knowledge of all matters relating to all aspects of Information Security and the security posture adopted by the business.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Previous experience in the area of Information Security - would be an asset
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficient knowledge of windows, networks, database and basic security
- Proficient programming skills are required in order to extract key operational information from unstructured data
- Advanced technical skills across a broad range of technologies, preferably gained in a Capital Markets environment - would be an asset
Attributes:
- 12 month contract to help UK resource
- Wealth Management and risk activities
- Risk Activities
- Risk Assessments
- Validate and go back and forth
- Responding to auditors and validation
- Traffic Cop role - I.E - here are the issues - accept the risk /remediate the risk
In this role you will manage the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of security-related programs and initiatives; assessing the costs associated with potential threats and solutions required to eliminate or minimize threats. You will apply extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments.
This will require reviewing of risk related standards, policies and regulations both internally and regional. You will also be responsible for the completion of regulatory risk reporting.
Key Accountabilities:
- Supports the regional IT risk manager by taking on routine review and approval activity.
- Performs IT risk reviews, walkthroughs and assessments to identify and negotiate appropriate controls to mitigate risks for both internal assets and outsourcing initiatives.
- Builds and maintains a expert knowledge of all matters relating to all aspects of IT Risk management , Information Security and the security posture adopted by the business
Knowledge and Experience:
- - Previous experience in the area of IT Risk management would be an asset
Skills and Competencies:
- - Proficient knowledge of windows, networks, database and basic security
