Information Security Officer - Contract 3-6 Months

Information Security Officer - Contract 3-6 Months

Rate 600 a day - Inside IR35
Location: London 3 days a week/Hybrid

I am looking for an Information Security Officer you will be responsible for safeguarding the organisation's Technology/IT infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities, leading security initiatives, and ensuring compliance with security policies.

You will act as the primary point of contact for security incidents and lead collaboration efforts across teams to maintain a secure and resilient environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead vulnerability management and incident response across all platforms and systems.
• Oversee and execute security projects, including policy enforcement and new initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Technology and Infrastructure teams to ensure continuous improvement of the clients security framework.
• Manage relationships with external security partners and ensure timely resolution of any third-party security issues.

Tech Skills needed

• Extensive experience in an information security role, including incident and service request management.
• Experience with vulnerability management, risk assessment, and monitoring of IT systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, with hands-on experience in Microsoft and Cloud environments.
• Microsoft azure, 365, defender, sentinel
• Threat analyst methodologies eg stride
• Supply chain risk management skills
• Knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CE+).
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to educate and influence a non-technical audience.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.