Security Configuration Compliance SME - UK

Security Configuration Compliance SME - UK

Initial 3 month contract (Remote) I am currently partnered with a global technology consultancy on their search for a Security Configuration Compliance SME to work on an initial 6-month contract (with the view to extend) for one of their key customers within the payment sector.

The role: As a valued and essential member of the Vulnerability Management function, you will assist the Configuration Compliance program on a day-to-day basis, and support in the development of the configuration compliance services. You will support the Configuration Compliance program by:

1) transposing security build guides and documentation

2) developing configuration compliance policies in Qualys Policy Audit service

3) liaising and validating the transposed build guides and documentation, with the relevant technology teams.

You will ensure consistent, complete and accurate scans and reports are generated.

You may work on multiple technologies (Windows, Unix, VMware Server applications, Middleware etc) at one time.

The role is highly strategic and essential for enabling business agility and effective governance for the Vulnerability Management function.

Required Technical Skills

Experience with Qualys configuration compliance scanning tool Policy Compliance/Policy Audit

Experience with other configuration compliance services such as Symantec, Tanium, Tenable, will be considered

Strong familiarity with systems administration on Unix (RHEL, OEL and Solaris), Windows Servers, VMware, Databases, Applications and Middleware services

Strong familiarity with Python, Bash, PowerShell and/or regex as well as the ability to develop scripts and run code Ideal Candidate

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement

High degree of self-organisation, prioritisation

Quick data-informed judgement under pressure

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, agile environment

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Lean and Agile principles and practices at scale

Experience in supplier and third-party engagemen