Role Title: IT Security Officer
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
Rate: £495 Per Day - Umbrella only
Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?
Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.
Role purpose / summary
We are seeking an IT Security Officer (ITSO) to ensure that all aspects of the OpenShift infrastructure migration project comply with the bank's security policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks. This role will provide governance, oversight, and technical security expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
* Security Governance:
o Enforce the bank's security standards and regulatory compliance across all project deliverables.
o Review and approve security designs for OpenShift clusters and supporting infrastructure.
* Risk Management:
o Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks associated with migration activities.
o Ensure adherence to the bank's risk frameworks and audit requirements.
* Compliance & Controls:
o Validate encryption, identity management, and access control implementations.
o Support security audits and provide evidence for compliance checks.
* Collaboration:
o Work closely with IKP SME, OpenShift Architects, and Infrastructure Engineers to embed security best practices.
o Provide guidance to development and automation teams on secure coding and deployment.
* Incident Response:
o Define and implement security incident response procedures for the new environment.
o Coordinate with SRE and operations teams for proactive threat detection and remediation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong experience in IT security governance and compliance in large-scale enterprise environments.
* Knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices.
* Expertise in identity and key management, encryption standards, and PKI.
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001).
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
