Cyber Security Officer

Summary: Harvey Nash is seeking a Cyber Security Officer for an initial six-month contract with a public sector client in Scotland. The role involves remote working with occasional site visits to Glasgow. Candidates must possess a Disclosure Scotland certificate and have relevant experience in information security standards and legislation. The position is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remote working - with some visits to site in Glasgow (twice a month).
• Six months
• Inside of IR35
• Disclosure Scotland certificate required for the role.
• £300/£350 a day

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of Information Security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF and NCSC CAF with a proven ability to interpret and apply these standards in organisational contexts.
• Understanding of the internal and external information security risks and administrative, physical and technical controls to mitigate against these risks effectively.
• Demonstrable experience in providing information security advice and leadership in the planning, execution, and management of Information Security.
• Knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and standards relevant to information security and privacy, including but not limited to the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), with the ability to interpret legal requirements and integrate compliance measures into operational frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal skills, able to work with technical and non-technical staff.

Salary (Rate): £350 daily

City: Glasgow

Country: Scotland

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT