IT Security Specialist - 4197
- london, england, United Kingdom
- £60 - £80 Per Hour
Job Description
Overview
CLS helps clients navigate the changing FX marketplace – reducing risk and creating efficiencies. Our extensive network and deep market intelligence enable CLS specialists to lead the development of standardized solutions to real market problems. Our innovative, forward-looking products make the trading process faster, easier, safer and more cost-effective – empowering our clients’ success.
Job Purpose
The IT Security Specialist - Engineering role is responsible for the delivery of security related activities and maintenance and enhancements of security solutions to improve the security posture of the CLS estate.
This individual will interact with the IT Security Architecture Team, IT Security Operations Team, Project Management Teams, global IT Teams, and outsourcing partners to deliver solutions that enhance the security program for CLS.
Essential Function / Major Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Strategic
- As part of the CLS Security Engineering team, develop and implement CLS security strategy in consultation with the CLS IT teams, ensuring that all initiatives are mirrored in respective strategies including the overall CLS Strategy
- Provide security advice and support for information technology projects
- Research new security related products and services to ensure that CLS is equipped with appropriate industry best of breed tools and solutions
Experience / Essential and Desired for Successful Job Performance
- A minimum of 5 years of information security experience with at least 2 years in cloud security
- Expert knowledge of one or more of the following: firewalls, TCP/IP, network IDS/IPS, host-based IDS/IPS, endpoint and network-based DLP, web proxies, email protection, endpoint protection software, SIEM
- Sound knowledge of enterprise security concepts/frameworks and products, secure design principles and patterns
- Monitor, tune and develop technical CLS Security controls and frameworks to ensure appropriate preparation, monitoring and response to threats
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives
- Strong documentation and report writing skills (to both technical and business audiences)
- Excellent time management and organizational skills combined with technical CLS Security acumen
- Financial and/or Banking industry experience preferred
Qualifications / Certifications
- B.S. in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Information Management, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent) or Security Certifications such as CISSP, SANS GIAC GSEC, GCED, GCIA, GCIH, GREM; or Cisco CCNA, CCNP; or equivalent
- Industry recognized cloud security qualifications (e.g. CCSK, CCSP, AWS Security Fundamentals, AWS Certified Security)
- Working knowledge of the following frameworks and regulations: ISO 27001/2, SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, and FFIEC handbook
Success Factors / Personal Characteristics Contributing to an Individual’s Ability to Excel in the Position
- Possess a strong service-oriented mind set to consistently deliver balanced security solutions that include people, process and technology
- Possess strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated to exceed management expectations and objectives
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to both business and technical staff at all levels
- Strong collaboration skills to tackle complex security challenges that may span across multiple internal and external departments and groups
- Able to effectively cope with change and comfortably handle risk and ambiguity, not upset when things are up in the air
- Tenacious resolve and positive attitude in challenging situations


