Security Design Specialist
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hampshire
Benefits:
Salary: circa £450 per day
Details: The Design Practice Security Specialist will act as the internal trusted leader and advisor for the design and implementation of security solutions satisfying the functional and non-functional requirements aligned to the overall Information Technology Strategy. " Play a lead role in the design of Security Solutions. " Act as a subject matter expert for all matters related to logical / information security. " Act as the Security Design Practice interface on all projects, reporting against and progressing assigned work packages. " Develop, document and enforce corporate standards and policies for Security Management. " Support and contribute to a 2 year security technology roadmap and define projects to deliver the roadmap. " Assist projects to document their security requirements using a pragmatic risk-based approach. " Delivery of presentations and workshops on various security subjects throughout the organisation. " Mentor members of the Security Design Practice team and other organisational areas in all aspects of security. Key Skills and Experience Essential " Educated to technical degree level or qualified in an IT security related subject (e.g. MSc Information Technology, CISSP). " Excellent understanding and practical use of security principles CIA, AAA etc. " A good understanding of networks, Microsoft Windows, Unix, Linux, middleware, database, application and web components and their integration. " Experience of designing, configuring and supporting multiple security systems that protect large business applications. " Good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and development languages including C++, Java and .Net. " Ability to understand complex and rapidly evolving technologies and how their application affects information security. " Good numerical / analytical skills. " Excellent written and oral communication skills. Desirable " Wide and deep knowledge of a large number of technologies - platforms, operating systems, middleware, database servers, application servers etc. " Good understanding of mobile technologies and security. " Ability to investigate and learn new technologies quickly. " Hands on experience of Cisco switches, Cisco and Nokia firewalls, IDS / IPS devices, penetration testing tools, vulnerability scanners and other security tools. " Good understanding of cryptographic algorithms and their relative strengths and weaknesses. " Good understanding of protocols/technologies including SSH, SSL, PKI, VPN etc. " Experienced in Data Security, Identity Management and Access Controls.
Skills Required :
Apply: BOL/956
Featured: Yes
Date: Wednesday, 27 June 2025
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