Security Assessment Specialist
Duration: 12-month contract
Inside IR35: Market rate
Work Location: Remote working
We are supporting a world-renowned enterprise software provider who is searching for a Security Assessment Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and maintaining security controls aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support security risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, and processes.
* Ensure alignment with key regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or BSI IT-Grundschutz.
* Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security within CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments.
* Participate in and prepare for third-party audits and compliance assessments.
* Educate teams on secure coding practices and application security standards.
* Create and maintain security documentation, processes, and risk reports.
Must Have
* A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* 6+ years of professional technical experience, with at least 3 years focused on security, risk, or compliance.
* Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
* Strong understanding of cloud architecture, modern deployment practices, and DevSecOps.
* Familiarity with Kubernetes, container security, and cloud-native tools and platforms.
* Excellent communication skills to translate technical details into clear, actionable insights.
* Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or similar are advantageous.
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