Cyber Security Analyst | 6-month contract | Large NFP

at  Robert Half

Undertake a vital security project as an Analyst for a very large, stable, not-for-profit organisation on a six-month contract.
The Company
Robert Half Technology is supporting a not-for-profit organization to secure an experienced Cyber Security Analyst for a business-critical cyber security uplift project.
The Role
As the Security Analyst you will be a key member of a high performing project group, responsible for assessing and implementing appropriate application control and vulnerability management technologies as part of a major cybersecurity uplift program. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including IT, Risk, Legal, and others, to establish and ensure adoption and deployment of best practice IT application security.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drive the deployment and configuration of application control solutions, such as Carbon Black App Control and AirLock Digital, to prevent unauthorised software execution and enforce security policies.
• Collaborate and provide guidance to the organisation on application control measures.
• Contribute to the evolution of vulnerability management processes using RAPID7, including identifying, prioritising, and mitigating security vulnerabilities across the organisation’s systems and networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation, providing guidance and support to business-as-usual technical teams for seamless integration into daily operations.
• Develop technical documentation detailing vulnerability management procedures, configuration settings, and application control policies/processes to facilitate knowledge transfer and future maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise to internal stakeholders and business-as-usual technical teams on utilising vulnerability management tools and implementing application control measures effectively.
• Assist in defining and implementing security controls aligned with the Essential Eight framework, ensuring compliance and readiness for handover to business-as-usual operations.
• Enhance security controls for APIs and Online Services (cloud)
• Assist in interactions/integrations between cyber security products.
• Work closely with projects teams on security outcomes.

Your Profile

• Security industry qualification or working towards (for example CISSP,CSSLP).
• Proven experience in vulnerability management, with proficiency in utilising RAPID7 or similar vulnerability assessment tools.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and configuring application control solutions such as Carbon Black App Control, AirLock Digital, or similar platforms.
• Good understanding of web application security, network topologies, server management, and of patching servers and applications (SCCM, Intune, Automated Patching), including third party applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and business-as-usual technical teams.
• Familiarity with the Essential Eight framework and its technical requirements for enhancing cybersecurity defences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, project-based environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Great opportunity to join a team and play a pivotal role in implementing critical security initiatives, ensuring smooth transition to business-as-usual operations for sustained cybersecurity resilience.

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• Drive the deployment and configuration of application control solutions, such as Carbon Black App Control and AirLock Digital, to prevent unauthorised software execution and enforce security policies.
• Collaborate and provide guidance to the organisation on application control measures.
• Contribute to the evolution of vulnerability management processes using RAPID7, including identifying, prioritising, and mitigating security vulnerabilities across the organisation’s systems and networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation, providing guidance and support to business-as-usual technical teams for seamless integration into daily operations.
• Develop technical documentation detailing vulnerability management procedures, configuration settings, and application control policies/processes to facilitate knowledge transfer and future maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise to internal stakeholders and business-as-usual technical teams on utilising vulnerability management tools and implementing application control measures effectively.
• Assist in defining and implementing security controls aligned with the Essential Eight framework, ensuring compliance and readiness for handover to business-as-usual operations.
• Enhance security controls for APIs and Online Services (cloud)
• Assist in interactions/integrations between cyber security products.
• Work closely with projects teams on security outcomes