Security Assessment Specialist
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Freelance
14-04-2025
Job Specifications
Security Assessment Specailist
12-month contract
Inside IR35 - Market rate
Remote working
We are supporting a world-renowned enterprise software provider who is searching for a Security Assessment Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and maintaining security controls aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
Lead and support security risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, and processes.
Ensuring alignment with key regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or BSI IT-Grundschutz.
Work with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security within CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments.
Participating in and preparing for third-party audits and compliance assessments.
Educating teams on secure coding practices and application security standards.
Creating and maintaining security documentation, processes, and risk reports.
Must have
A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
6+ years of professional technical experience, with 3+ years focused on security, risk, or compliance.
Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
A solid understanding of cloud architecture, modern deployment practices, and DevSecOps.
Familiarity with Kubernetes, container security, and cloud-native tools and platforms.
Strong communication skills—you can translate technical detail into clear, actionable insights.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or similar are a plus.
About the Company
Global Technology Recruitment Specialists. We source and select top talent across all technology sectors globally. Founded in 2003, our vertical specialists provide global transformational talent in data, AI & machine learning, product, software, cloud and cyber. As part of the Xcede Group, we work with businesses, from pioneering start-ups to global brands, to find project-based or permanent talent that enables innovation in line with their vision and goals. Know more
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