Security Assessment Specailist
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
* Lead and support security risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, and processes.
* Ensuring alignment with key regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or BSI IT-Grundschutz.
* Work with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security within CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments.
* Participating in and preparing for third-party audits and compliance assessments.
* Educating teams on secure coding practices and application security standards.
* Creating and maintaining 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 3+ years focused on security, risk, or compliance.
* Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
* A solid understanding of cloud architecture, modern deployment practices, and DevSecOps.
* Familiarity with Kubernetes, container security, and cloud-native tools and platforms.
* Strong communication skills—you can translate technical detail into clear, actionable insights.
* Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or similar are a plus.