Cyber Security Officer needed in East London Paying £371.04 per day ref 133632
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring
- Maintain visibility of the organisation’s security posture through continuous monitoring of security tools, including CrowdStrike Falcon and other log management and monitoring platforms.
- Review, investigate, and triage security alerts, escalating incidents where appropriate.
- Assist in identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities affecting business operations.
Compliance & Governance Support
- Support the organisation’s cyber security governance framework and compliance activities.
- Assist in maintaining alignment with recognised security frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
- Monitor policy compliance and support internal and external audit requirements.
- Maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation.
Vulnerability Management & Reporting
- Coordinate regular vulnerability scanning activities across systems, networks, and applications.
- Analyse vulnerability assessment and penetration testing reports.
- Prioritise identified risks based on business impact, severity, and compliance requirements.
- Produce regular reports and recommendations for technical and management teams.
- Experience or knowledge of penetration testing and web application security would be advantageous.
Remediation Coordination
- Act as a key liaison between cyber security, infrastructure, and operational teams.
- Track and monitor remediation activities to ensure identified vulnerabilities are addressed within agreed timescales.
- Work with system owners to reduce security risks and improve overall security maturity.
Incident & Risk Management
- Support the maintenance of the Cyber Risk Register and risk management processes.
- Record and track security risks, control weaknesses, and compliance issues.
- Assist with security incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and lessons-learned reviews.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen cyber resilience.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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