Trakka Corp is currently seeking an IT Cyber Security Policy & Technical Support Assistant to join our dynamic team on a 6-month contract.

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, the successful applicant will play a key role in strengthening and maintaining Trakka’s cyber security framework, policies and compliance requirements, while also providing hands-on technical support across the business.

This is a cyber security-focused role with a strong practical IT component, ideally suited to someone who understands that effective cyber security requires more than policies and paperwork. You will be involved in implementing security controls, maintaining documentation, responding to compliance requirements, identifying risks and helping ensure our systems and people operate securely.

The role will have two key areas of responsibility, with a strong focus on cyber security, governance and regulatory compliance.

Cyber Security, Policy & Compliance

A significant component of the role will be assisting Trakka with the ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of its cyber security policies, procedures and controls.

You will work closely with the Chief Technical Officer to ensure cyber security requirements are understood, documented and effectively implemented across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

·      Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing review of Trakka’s cyber security policies, procedures and controls.

·      Assist in maintaining Trakka’s cyber security framework and ensuring security practices remain current and effective.

·      Identify, assess and document cyber security risks, vulnerabilities and areas requiring improvement.

·      Assist with implementing and monitoring appropriate security controls across IT systems and infrastructure.

·      Support user access management, permissions and security controls.

·      Assist with security monitoring, incident identification and the investigation and response to potential security events.

·      Assist with maintaining cyber security registers, risk assessments, incident records and other security documentation.

·      Support cyber security awareness activities and help educate staff on security responsibilities, phishing, passwords, data protection and other common cyber risks.

·      Review existing IT practices and identify opportunities to improve security and reduce business risk.

·      Assist with the investigation and resolution of cyber security-related issues.

·      Keep up to date with relevant cyber security threats, industry practices and regulatory requirements.

·      Assist with ensuring appropriate evidence and documentation is maintained to demonstrate compliance.

Regulatory & Customer Audit Compliance

The role will also have responsibility for assisting with regulatory, customer and compliance audits, including analysing technical questions and developing clear, evidence-based responses.

You will:

·      Analyse regulatory and customer cyber security and IT audit questions.

·      Coordinate the collection and review of supporting technical evidence.

·      Prepare clear and accurate responses to audit requirements.

·      Identify gaps between current practices and required security or compliance standards.

·      Work with internal stakeholders to address identified gaps and implement improvements.

·      Maintain an organised library of policies, procedures, evidence and supporting documentation.

·      Track audit actions, corrective actions and outstanding compliance requirements.

• ·      Assist with preparing for future audits and ensuring Trakka is continually improving its readiness.