Graduate IT Consultant

FINTEC recruit is seeking a Graduate IT Consultant for our engineering client based in South Shields. This is a permanent role, salary negotiable by experience £40,000 to £50,000 plus benefits. Part of the Project team, where you will be leading on implementation change, while liaising with external IT support and internal managers across the business in assisting the company with ISO27001 accreditation. You will be first point of contact and overseeing any IT issues across the business. Career progression potential with further training will be provided where required to reach entry CSO level
Responsibilities:
• Liaison with client and stakeholders, building relationships and managing expectations.
• Ability to draft IT policies and processes, transferable to creating security policies aligned with ISO 27001.
• Project manage and planning in delivering projects within scope, time and budget
• Assessing client needs, identifying issues and recommend effective solutions
• Aligning IT strategies with business objectives
• Produce and presenting presentations and reports on progress to stakeholders
• Evaluating and recommending third-party vendors, tools, and technologies
Skills and Experience required for the Graduate IT Consultant role:-
• Degree qualified in a relevant IT discipline or Cyber Security qualifications and a willingness to train further to become fully competent.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 or experience of implementing and willingness to train in gaining in-depth knowledge
• CompTIA Security+: A globally recognised certification covering fundamental cybersecurity principles.
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Advanced knowledge for aligning IT security with business objectives, ideal for experienced professionals.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): Focused on audit processes and IT compliance, useful for transitioning into ISO 27001 roles.
• GDPR Practitioner: Understanding data protection regulations to complement ISO 27001 expertise.
• Prince2 Foundation or Agile PM Certification: Builds on project management skills for managing ISMS projects.
• Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus: UK-focused certifications demonstrating knowledge of cybersecurity basics.
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Recognises skills in managing security across Microsoft environments.
Required to pass UK security clearance.
Full details for the Graduate IT Consultant is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit web site