Security Specialist

Security Specialist
Financial Services
12-Month Contract
London, UK (Hybrid Working)
Day Rate: Up to £450
My global financial services client, based in the heart of London, with a commitment to excellence and innovation, are seeking a talented Security Specialist to join our team on a 12-month contract basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on our IT department's security posture.
As a Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing security management, advisory, and support services to our IT department. You will be responsible for liaising with global departments, conducting local access model assessments, application security testing, security design reviews, and ensuring the adherence to security standards, best practices, and risk awareness within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Security Management: Implement and manage security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard IT systems and data.
• Advisory Support: Provide expert security advice to IT teams, ensuring that security requirements are integrated into projects and operations.
• Global Liaison: Collaborate with global departments to align security strategies and share best practices.
• Local Access Models: Evaluate and enhance local access models to protect sensitive information and ensure least privilege access.
• Application Security Testing: Conduct thorough security assessments of applications and systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Security Design Review: Review and validate security designs for IT projects, ensuring they align with security best practices.
• Security Standards: Maintain and update security standards and best practices documentation.
• Risk Awareness: Promote a culture of security awareness and educate employees on security risks and best practices.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in information security, with a focus on financial services preferred.
• Strong understanding of security standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP).
• Experience in conducting application security testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Knowledge of security design principles and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar are a preferred

If you are a dedicated Security Specialist looking to make a meaningful contribution to a leading financial services organization on a 12-Month contract in this highly technical and rewarding environment, please send your CV as soon as possible for further discussion.