Contractor job Security Engineer (ISO27001 / NIST 2)

Security Engineer (ISO27001 / NIST 2) - 3 Month Contract - Fully Remote

My Customer is looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join their team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during a critical phase of their security and compliance journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in preparing their organization for ISO27001 accreditation and aligning with NIST 2 standards.

This Security Engineer contract position is fully remote.

Security Engineer Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead SME for their upcoming ISO27001/NIST 2 readiness review.
• Review findings from a recent penetration test and work with stakeholders to implement remediation actions.
• Identify additional security gaps or risks that may impact compliance goals.
• Where possible, implement remediation actions directly with support from the business.
• Be the point of contact for day-to-day BAU security tasks, including:
• Monitoring and responding to alerts.
• Supporting internal security requests.
• Maintaining security controls and documentation.

Security Engineer Skill Set:

• Strong knowledge of ISO27001 and NIST 2 frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft 365 Security tools and configurations.
• Azure and SharePoint security.
• Managing VMs and site-to-site VPNs.

'               Ability to assess and improve security posture across hybrid environments.'               Experience acting as a Security Consultant or SME in regulated environments is highly desirable.'               Excellent communication skills to liaise with technical teams and business stakeholders.

This Security Engineer role gives the opportunity to work fully remote.

To discuss this exciting Security Engineer opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website.

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