Security Assessment Specialist
12-month contract
Inside IR35 - Market rate
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
1. Lead and support security risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, and processes.
2. Ensure alignment with key regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or BSI IT-Grundschutz.
3. Work with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security within CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments.
4. Participate in and prepare for third-party audits and compliance assessments.
5. Educate teams on secure coding practices and application security standards.
6. Create and maintain security documentation, processes, and risk reports.
Must Have
1. A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. 6+ years of professional technical experience, with 3+ years focused on security, risk, or compliance.
3. Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
4. A solid understanding of cloud architecture, modern deployment practices, and DevSecOps.
5. Familiarity with Kubernetes, container security, and cloud-native tools and platforms.
6. Strong communication skills—you can translate technical detail into clear, actionable insights.
7. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or similar are a plus.
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