Job Reference: BBBH74976
Job Duration: 6 months
Start date: January 2025
Description:
IT Security Assurance Lead
Duration: 6 months
Start: January 2025
Rate: To circa £650.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Location: Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in Warwickshire. the rest remote working
We are looking fora highly accomplished, UK based IT Security Assurance Lead / Technical SME to assist our leading financial services client in the Midlands with their Datacentre Exit program of work.
Deliverables -
Deliverable 1: Cloud Migration Support
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate the migration of corporate applications, servers, and databases to Azure.
* Ensure identity and access mechanisms for Azure-based solutions align with security best practices.
* Act as a technical SME to resolve IAM/PAM challenges during migrations and cutovers.
* Perform security reviews of migration plans to ensure compliance with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
Deliverable 2: Identity & Access Management
* Manage identity andaccess configurations for Windows/Linux servers, SQL/Oracle databases, and applications.
* Implement improvements to role-basedaccess controls (RBAC), least privilege principles, and zero trust security models across the IT ecosystem.
* Provide oversight and governance of user access and permissions, ensuring compliance with security policies.
Deliverable 3: Privileged Account Management
* Assist product teams in the configuration and management of PAM solutions such as CyberArk or equivalent tools.
* Ensure secure onboarding, lifecycle management, and decommissioning of privileged accounts.
* Conduct regular audits of privileged account usage to detect and mitigate potential risks.
* Provide technical support and advice to IT teams on best practices for managing privileged credentials.
Deliverable 4: Security Assurance & Governance
* Provide security oversightduring system migrations, ensuring appropriate controls are in place for identity and access management.
* Perform entitlementreviews and ensure compliance with organisational policies and industry regulations.
* Challenge and guide teams to adopt security best practices for IAM/PAM processes during cutovers and operational activities.
* Design and test ITSM workflows, requestforms and processes to support the creation, amendment and removal of service/privileged accounts.
Deliverable 5: StakeholderEngagement
* Work closely with IT teams, project managers, and third-party suppliers to deliver seamless migration projects.* Act as a trusted advisor, educating stakeholders on IAM/PAM concepts.
* Deliver technical insights and recommendations to senior IT leaders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Deliverable 6: Technical Excellence
* Utilise Power BI andSQL for reporting and analysis of identity and access data.
* Support troubleshooting and resolution of IAM/PAM-related technical issues in a timely manner.
* Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in identity and access management, PAM,and Cloud security.
Essential Skills:
Experience:
* Hands-on experience with system and software migrations, preferablyto Azure Cloud environments.
* Track record of working with third party suppliers to improve security posture.
* Proven experience working with IAM and PAM solutions.
* Strong background in Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD, CyberArk, and related authentication mechanisms.
* Familiarity with Power BI reporting, ServiceNow development and SQL/Oracle database access management.* Track record of providing security assurance and governance in previous IT roles.
Technical Skills:
* Advanced knowledgeof identity and authentication processes, such as single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and federated identity systems.
* Expertise in RBAC, least privilege, entitlement management, and zero trust frameworks.
* Understanding of AzureCloud services and associated security features.
Soft Skills:
* Self-motivated, driven, and autonomous, requiring minimalsupport to achieve outcomes.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Confidence to challenge stakeholders and enforce best practices.
If you would like to be considered and have experience in the above areas - please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at Jumar for consideration.
Jumar takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritisediversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Industry: Graduates and Trainees
Salary: £600 - £650 per day + Remote work
Salary Benefits: Remote work
Vacancy Type: Contract
Job Skills: IT Security Assurance, Governance Lead, Technical SME, Azure Cloud, CyberArk, IAM, PAM, SQL, AD
Contact Name: Jackie Dean
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