Information Security Advisor

Contract Information Security Advisor | Salisbury | Active DV Required
We're recruiting for an Information Security Advisor to join a UK government security function on a 12-month contract.
The role
Reporting into the Deputy CISO, you'll support the CISO and help turn strategic direction into pragmatic, risk-balanced decisions across the wider security community. Day to day, you'll:

• Lead network and application testing, then drive remediation with IT suppliers and assurance leads
• Support the creation and review of security policy and process
• Advise on Cyber Risk Assessments and Cyber Improvement Plans
• Provide cyber security advice and best practice to security practitioners across Operations

What you'll bring

• Knowledge and experience of multi-site IP-based networks: operation, protection and monitoring
• Experience securing public cloud infrastructure and/or operational technology
• Experience making sound decisions based on business risk
• Exposure to working in a secure or defence environment
• Experience with Cyber Risk Assessments and Cyber Improvement Plans
• Clear written and verbal communication of complex ideas

The details

• 12-month contract
• Salisbury, Hybrid
• Active DV clearance essential (sole UK national)

If this sounds like you, send your CV to Ollie or message me directly. Know someone who fits? Please share.