Cyber Security Officer – 6‑Month Contract
📍 Glasgow (1–2 days per month on site)
We are supporting one of our key public sector partners in the recruitment of an experienced Cyber Security Officer for a 6‑month engagement. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the organisation’s cyber resilience, advising on security strategy, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and legislation within a fast‑paced environment.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead security risk assessments, penetration testing activity and business impact analysis
* Develop, maintain, and monitor Information Security policies, procedures, and guidelines
* Deliver and evaluate organisation‑wide security awareness and training campaigns
* Provide expert security advice to ensure alignment with information assurance frameworks
* Support incident response and coordinate investigation activities
* Oversee third‑party and supplier security assurance
* Guide security requirements for projects, procurement and change initiatives
* Maintain and strengthen the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
* Mentor and support junior security team members
* Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NCSC CAF and information assurance best practice
* Proven experience conducting and managing information security risk assessments
* Solid understanding of GDPR and DPA 2018 with the ability to embed compliance
* Demonstrable experience providing security leadership and advisory support
* Ability to interpret standards, policies and risk findings into actionable security controls
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
* Experience thriving in dynamic, fast‑moving environments
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