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.

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