Overview Global TechForce is an IT consulting firm with offices in the UK and Italy. We focus on growth by connecting top talent to leading companies in the IT industry.
GTF is currently hiring an CyberSecurity Consultant to work remotely. As a cybersecurity consultant, your key responsibilities revolve around helping organizations protect their digital assets and improve their overall security posture.
Key responsibilities:
Conducting comprehensive security assessments: This involves evaluating an organization's IT infrastructure, networks, systems, and applications to identify potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Performing vulnerability testing and penetration testing: Using various tools and techniques (like Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit), you'll simulate attacks to uncover exploitable flaws.
Developing threat analysis schedules and staying updated on emerging threats: Keeping abreast of the latest attack vectors, malware, and security trends is crucial.
Developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures: This includes creating guidelines aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GDPR).
Designing and architecting secure IT environments: This may involve network security design, cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and implementing security technologies.
Developing and assisting in the implementation of incident response plans: Creating documented procedures for handling security breaches and other incidents.
Conducting tabletop exercises and simulations: Helping organizations practice their incident response procedures.
Delivering technical reports and test findings with actionable preventative solutions: Clearly documenting assessment results and providing recommendations for improvement.
Job Details:
~ Full-time, completely remote
~1 year contract, with possibility for extension
~ Compensation based on Experience
Qualifications:
~ Master's degree in computer science or a related field
~5+ years of experience in this sector
~ Strong understanding of cyber security principles
~ Fluent in English