Senior Security Engineer

Looking for a IT Senior Security Engineer with experience in Microsoft Azure focused - Microsoft Defender for EndpointContract - Inside IR35 (via umbrella)Location - Reading (hybrid with 2 days onsite and 3 days WFH)JOB PURPOSEProvide SME input to in-flight IT and Business projects to embed security requirements, manage risks and enable security by design.RESPONSIBILITIES* Liaise with project stakeholders as an Information Security SME throughout the project lifecycle, including representing the Information Security Advisory team at stage gate meetings.* Perform security risk assessments against projects to determine control requirements and track and report on security requirements levied on projects/initiatives through to successful implementation* Develop security-related project artefacts/patterns to support consistent security input to projects.* Perform controls validation to ensure that any initial requirements were implemented as expected.* Identify and document any residual risks and engage with the Information Security Risk team to ensure these are tracked and managed.* Work collaboratively with the wider Information Security function, Enterprise Architecture & Service Transition team to ensure a consistent approach to embedding security into projects.PERSONAL PROFILEMANDATORY:* Relevant academic or industry relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM* Experience and knowledge of Information Security processes & technologies spanning networks, applications, mobile devices and web related technologies (web applications, web services, service orientated architectures)* Demonstrable security architecture background* Familiar with secure system development processes* Strong verbal & written communication skills* Strong interpersonal skills* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities* Capable of working in a team or unsupervised to the same level of quality.DESIRABLE:* Retail sector or .com experience* Commercial experience as a IT Security Consultant* Hands on administration/operations experience

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