Job Details
Cyber Security Specialist
CSSS
Posted: 26/06/2024
- up to £90000
- London
- Permanent
Ntrinsic Consulting have partnered with an Oil and Gas company based in London. This organisation are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist. You as the Cyber Security Specialist will play a critical role in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures, and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of our digital assets across both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures. This job requires you to be on site 4 days a week.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies tailored to the unique challenges of offshore environments, including platforms, rigs, and vessels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity measures into offshore operations and ensure alignment with industry regulations and standards.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on offshore networks, systems, and applications.
- Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures to mitigate risks effectively.
- Investigate security breaches, incidents, and suspicious activities to determine the root cause and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with incident response teams and external partners to contain and mitigate the impact of security incidents effectively.
- Manage access controls, authentication mechanisms, and encryption protocols to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted and stored offshore.
- Stay ahead of emerging threats and security technologies to improve the effectiveness of security controls in offshore environments continuously.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness programs and training sessions tailored to the uniqueness of the Oil and Gas industry.
- Educate offshore employees and contractors on best practices for data protection, safe technology use, and recognition of social engineering tactics.
Qualification & experience:
- High school diploma (Degree in computer science or related field is preferable)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing security incidents in complex environments, including offshore facilities.
- Understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies relevant to offshore environments, such as satellite communications, remote access solutions, and SCADA systems.
- Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and proficiency in configuring and securing cloud-based infrastructure and services
- Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, including expertise with the IEC 62443 standard for industrial automation and control systems security.
- Experience leveraging threat intelligence sources and security analytics platforms to detect and mitigate cyber threats in offshore environments proactively.
Michelle Vincent
Recruitment Consultant