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 aSecurity 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 skillsyou can translate technical detail into clear, actionable insights. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or similar are a plus.