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Security Assessment Specialist

Location:
Remote work, England
Salary:
Competitive
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
10 days ago
Expiry Date:
29/05/2025
Job Ref:
BH-120695
Start Date:
14/04/2025
Contact:
Shakir Muhammad
Contact Email:
shakir.muhammad@xcede.com
Specialism:
Security Architecture & EngineeringUK Remote
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.
 

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