At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure technology projects are secure and oversee security assurance activities.
- Company: Leading professional services organisation with a focus on information security.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on organisational security.
- Qualifications: Experience in information security and knowledge of security frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading professional services organisation seeks a Technical Security Specialist to join its Information Security team in London. The role is permanent, and offered as hybrid with 2 days a week required in the central London office.
This role will focus on ensuring technology projects, systems and processes are secure before they go live, while also overseeing wider security assurance activity across the organisation.
You will coordinate penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and other technical security reviews, working with internal teams and external suppliers to scope testing, review findings, assess risk and drive remediation through to completion. You will also review technical designs, support change and architecture governance, advise stakeholders on security risks, and help improve security policies, standards and reporting.
The ideal candidate will have experience in information security, security assurance, vulnerability management, project security review or security architecture. Knowledge of ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST or similar frameworks would be highly beneficial.
This would suit someone who can understand technical security issues, communicate risk clearly, and work effectively with technology, project and business teams.
Security Specialist employer: Barclay Simpson
As a leading professional services organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our London office offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while being at the heart of a vibrant city, where you can engage with cutting-edge technology projects and collaborate with talented professionals. With a strong commitment to security excellence, we provide our team members with opportunities to enhance their skills through continuous learning and impactful projects, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in information security.
