Cyber Security Consultant
Hybrid
Manchester, United Kingdom
Freelance
26-03-2025
Job Specifications
Cyber Security Consulting Specialist
12-month initial contract
Hybrid working - Manchester (2-3 days per week onsite)
£69 per hour (Inside IR35), 40 hours per week
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
About the company
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Manchester, who are seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join their team
Job Description
As Cyber Security Consultant, your main responsibilities include:
Providing consultation to product teams, in security architecture and design
Conduct security reviews of new, and existing, products and services
Developing and owning architectural solutions, that deliver the highest standard of security
Collaborating closely with Solution Architecture team, to ensure the systems are secure by design
Working with engineering teams to create threat models
Qualifications / Skills needed
Software engineering, with DevSecOps
Cyber security best practices, security threats and controls
Application security and threat modelling
SDLC process, technology, and automation, in a DevOps environment; with OWASP best practice
Agile delivery frameworks
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
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If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer
About the Company
Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Based at multiple locations across the UK and Europe, we develop next-generation vehicles and connected services, working across all disciplines in the product development process. These award-winning services are complemented by world class recruitment, trimming, advanced manufacturing, homologation and materials handling divisions. At Contechs, we believe in limitle... Know more
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