Cyber Security Officer

Cyber Security Officer needed in East London Paying £371.04 per day ref 133632

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring

• Maintain visibility of the organisation's security posture through continuous monitoring of security tools, including CrowdStrike Falcon and other log management and monitoring platforms.
• Review, investigate, and triage security alerts, escalating incidents where appropriate.
• Assist in identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities affecting business operations.

Compliance & Governance Support

• Support the organisation's cyber security governance framework and compliance activities.
• Assist in maintaining alignment with recognised security frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
• Monitor policy compliance and support internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation.

Vulnerability Management & Reporting

• Coordinate regular vulnerability scanning activities across systems, networks, and applications.
• Analyse vulnerability assessment and penetration testing reports.
• Prioritise identified risks based on business impact, severity, and compliance requirements.
• Produce regular reports and recommendations for technical and management teams.
• Experience or knowledge of penetration testing and web application security would be advantageous.

Remediation Coordination

• Act as a key liaison between cyber security, infrastructure, and operational teams.
• Track and monitor remediation activities to ensure identified vulnerabilities are addressed within agreed timescales.
• Work with system owners to reduce security risks and improve overall security maturity.

Incident & Risk Management

• Support the maintenance of the Cyber Risk Register and risk management processes.
• Record and track security risks, control weaknesses, and compliance issues.
• Assist with security incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and lessons-learned reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen cyber resilience.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number.

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