Overview
IT Specialist - Cyber Security at Mott MacDonald.
Location: Newcastle, United Kingdom. Contract: Permanent. Work pattern: Full Time.
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker.
Accessibility: We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Proactively seeking out the most effective means of monitoring data loss related activities, using existing tools or investigating new tools and methods.
* Assist in monitoring and resolution of data loss issues, driving forensic investigation and remediation as appropriate.
* Feedback all lessons learned into Operational and/or Governance systems.
* Drive and support cyber security related changes in Operational teams.
* Assist with driving cultural change to help people understand data loss risks and address security weaknesses.
* Communicate known threats and best practices for preventing data loss to the business and IT teams, evolving as threats change.
* Advise on data loss prevention (DLP) needs and appropriate use of systems or services, including projects with special security requirements.
* Act as a point of contact for data loss prevention within operational IT teams, escalating as required.
* Help ensure risk is measured and understood effectively by operational teams.
* Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments; prioritisation of security controls and remediation.
* Review and recommend tools and processes for information security around new and existing systems.
* Identify, review and evaluate technology risk; contribute to design choices for new systems to address security.
Candidate Specification
Essential
* Develop, implement, and manage data loss prevention policies, procedures, and strategies to protect sensitive information.
* Design and deploy DLP solutions to monitor, detect, and prevent data breaches across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
* Conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DLP solutions into existing infrastructure and applications.
* Monitor security events and incidents related to data loss and respond promptly to mitigate threats.
* Stay up to date with emerging threats and industry best practices in data loss prevention and information security.
* Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders on DLP-related matters.
* Conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness of data security best practices among employees.
Desirable
* Incident Response Management: coordinate responses to security incidents (containment, eradication, recovery).
* Threat Intelligence Analysis: analyse threat intelligence feeds for emerging threats.
* Forensic Investigation: conduct digital forensic investigations to determine root causes and gather evidence.
* Cloud Security: knowledge of cloud security principles and controls.
* Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): configure, monitor, and analyse security events.
* Regulatory Compliance: understanding of GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS; ensure regulatory compliance.
* Penetration Testing: perform tests to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.
* Security Awareness Training: develop and deliver training programs.
* Risk Management: conduct risk assessments and mitigation prioritisation.
* Programming and Scripting: basic proficiency to automate security tasks.
Personal Attributes
* Passionate about technology and learning.
* Ability to balance demands and priorities and think clearly under pressure.
* Attention to detail and a focus on quality.
* Excellent conflict resolution, communication, and collaboration skills.
* Logical and analytical problem solver.
We offer a range of benefits including health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, lifestyle, and learning and development opportunities.
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Contract and Work Details
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Work Pattern: Full Time
* Discipline: Information technology
* Job Ref: 10904
* Recruiter Contact: Nikki George
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