Network Security Specialist

Contract - Network Security Specialist - Hybrid/Cheshire - Inside IR35 - 6 months initial

We are supporting our well-known IT customer to look forNetwork Security Specialisttodefine and develop comprehensive network strategies, ensuring robust security measures are integrated.

• Role: Network Security Specialist
• Location: Hybrid/Cheshire (2 days onsite a week)
• Job type: Contract
• Duration: 6 months

• Strong in Banking/Financial Services background, enterprise environment
• Define and develop comprehensive network strategies, ensuring robust security measures are integrated.
• Provide expert input from a security focus, risk management, and control perspective to influence strategic decisions.
• Exhibit a strong cybersecurity and domain lead mindset, understanding the intricacies of technology to influence and drive security agendas.
• Identify and mitigate security risks, implementing effective control measures to protect network and cloud environments.
• Act as a liaison between the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Foundation Service (GTIS), ensuring security is integrated effectively through strong partnerships and collaboration.
• Extensive experience in network strategy development with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide strategic decisions.
• Robust understanding of risk management and security controls within network and cloud domains.
• Demonstrates a proactive and influential mindset.
• Strong and resilient, capable of making informed decisions and standing by them.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Hybrid for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.