Security Assurance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Data Communications Company Full time

**Location**:
**Location**:
Manchester

**Type**:
**Type**:
CONTINGENT
- Securing our critical infrastructure - and therefore the country's energy infrastructure - is all in a day's work for this crucial team who use cutting-edge security practices to protect our organisation.

**Together we're building a greener tomorrow**:

- Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale - and variety - and opportunities for the people who'll help us do it.**Security Assurance Specialist**

**Manchester, London or Ruddington based**- hybrid working model, 2 days office based, 3 days remote

**Competitive day rates, inside IR35 day rate contract**

Really great opportunity to secure an initial 6 months day rate contract as a Security Assurance Specialist based from Manchester, Ruddington or London with partial remote working available. The Security Assurance Specialist is responsible for working with project teams, including architects, analysts, technical designers and business users to ensure that projects are delivered securely, protecting customer, company and employee data and ensuring compliance with the Information Security policies and standards.

**What will you be doing?**
- Completion of Project Impact Assessments to determine the Security impact
- Input to and review of project documentation to ensure that Security requirements are captured, delivered and tested
- Creating traceable requirements from technical controls through to technical delivery requirements
- Relaying requirements from the Enterprise Security Architect to the delivery teams
- Completion of security-specific artefacts including Supplier Security Assessments, Software Security Reviews, Data Protection Impact Assessments and Business Continuity Assessments for the Change Delivery Management process
- Contribute and to and review security elements in supplier contracts

**What are we looking for?**
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor commercial operational experience
- CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent qualifications
- Experience of securing projects and using security testing methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - capable of writing reports and presenting to groups
- Experience working in the energy or telecoms industry is highly desirable or working in a heavily regulated environment
- Capable of converting policy statement into reference security designs
- Ability to engage openly with external stakeholders and increase the profile of the security team

**About the DCC**:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want - we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

**Company benefits**:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

**What to do now**

**Capita Opportunity Statement**

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

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