Information Security Consultant

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Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Business Analyst / Security Consultant with expertise in DNS, network, and internet services, as well as a strong background in cybersecurity. This is for an initial 3 month contract with high view for extension, as this is early phases to a remediation based program.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of DNS record management, attack surface management, and the OWASP Top 10. This role requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to engage with various stakeholders and develop technical remediation plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct inventory of internet-facing services and DNS records.
• Perform vulnerability assessment of internet-facing services.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather insights and document requirements.
• Analyse and prioritise risks from the vulnerability assessment.
• Develop a detailed technical remediation plan.
• Review and update existing processes related to DNS management and internet services.
• Document a technical remediation plan.
• Develop updated processes and document remediation actions and process updates.

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of DNS record types (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, NS) and their implications for security.
• Proven track record in managing DNS records and ensuring the security of DNS infrastructure.
• Experience with attack surface management and vulnerability mitigation.
• Demonstrated experience in applying the OWASP Top 10 to identify and address security risks.
• Experience in business analysis, including gathering and analysing business requirements, and developing processes and technical remediation plans.
• Strong understanding of network services and internet protocols.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Effective collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment and engage with various stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ServiceNow for IT service management.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and data analysis.

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