Information Security Specialist

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Venn Group is recruiting for a seasoned Information Security Specialist to join a local authority in London on an interim contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy leveraging Microsoft technologies such as Azure Security Centre, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience working with Microsoft tools and services, including configuration of security toolsets on endpoints, servers, and network devices. They will also be responsible for implementing and managing security controls and processes using Microsoft technologies.

As an Information Security Specialist, you will provide advice on cybersecurity matters to stakeholders within IT and the rest of the organization, ensuring the value of security is understood and integrated into all business processes.

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence once a month or during key meetings/incidents. The initial contract length is 3 months, and the location is South London.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement the cyber security strategy integrating Microsoft security tools and services
  • Configuration of security toolsets on end points, servers and network devices
  • Implement and manage security controls and processes using Microsoft technologies such as Azure Security Centre, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel
  • Provide advice on cyber security matters to stakeholders within IT and the rest of the organisation, ensuring the value of security is understood and integrated into all business processes
  • Understand and manage third party risks, working with the wider organisation to promote a security first approach to supplier onboarding
  • Create and promote a cyber security culture within the organisation, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
  • Influence suppliers and partners to adopt secure practices and technologies
  • Develop standards and patterns for secure service delivery, making informed technology choices and trade-offs
  • Support product teams in making security decisions within their services, leveraging Microsoft security tools

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience



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