IT Cyber Security & Assurance Technician
In a nutshell Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact? Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for a dedicated individual to help us safeguard our clients' digital landscapes and build trust in their financial reporting and internal controls.
We believe in investing in our team members' growth and success. That's why we offer comprehensive training opportunities to help you advance your skills and career. What you'll be doing day to day Working autonomously and alongside IT Cyber Security colleagues you will: Lead cybersecurity assessments, adhering to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Assurance Standards. Conduct and interpret web app and vulnerability scanning and reporting. Build and maintain an awareness of information security standards such as NIST CSF and ISO27001. Collaborate with Financial Audit colleagues to evaluate IT systems supporting key financial processes, ensuring continuous improvement in audit quality. Perform daily IT assurance tasks, contributing throughout the entire delivery lifecycle from planning to reporting. Work effectively as a team member by providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members and management on progress. Ensure client deliverables are timely and meet expected standards. About you We are looking for candidates who possess: Previous experience in an IT technician/support or IT security position. Willingness to learn and continuously expand knowledge in IT audit, information security, and cybersecurity. Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills. Agile mindset and comfortable adapting to changing technologies and environments. Ability to build client relationships based on trust and responsibility. Highly skilled in using Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong analytical skills for critical thinking, research, and problem-solving. Embrace remote working and digital tools to deliver services. Willingness to travel across the UK as required. Desirable qualifications (not essential as training is provided): CREST Registered Penetration Tester CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL) EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) EC-Council Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Why work at PKF Francis Clark As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.
Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we're a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. Your core benefits Financial benefits: • Pension • Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary • Group income protection • Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
Health & Wellbeing benefits: • Option to buy 5 extra days holiday* • Counselling and support for you and your immediate family • Virtual GP for you and your immediate family • Cycle to work*
Other benefits: • Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts • Gifts for career and family milestones • One volunteering day per year to support local organisations • Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation
Please note * These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee's post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.
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In a nutshell Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact? Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for a dedicated individual to help us safeguard our clients' digital landscapes and build trust in their financial reporting and internal controls.
We believe in investing in our team members' growth and success. That's why we offer comprehensive training opportunities to help you advance your skills and career. What you'll be doing day to day Working autonomously and alongside IT Cyber Security colleagues you will: Lead cybersecurity assessments, adhering to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Assurance Standards. Conduct and interpret web app and vulnerability scanning and reporting. Build and maintain an awareness of information security standards such as NIST CSF and ISO27001. Collaborate with Financial Audit colleagues to evaluate IT systems supporting key financial processes, ensuring continuous improvement in audit quality. Perform daily IT assurance tasks, contributing throughout the entire delivery lifecycle from planning to reporting. Work effectively as a team member by providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members and management on progress. Ensure client deliverables are timely and meet expected standards. About you We are looking for candidates who possess: Previous experience in an IT technician/support or IT security position. Willingness to learn and continuously expand knowledge in IT audit, information security, and cybersecurity. Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills. Agile mindset and comfortable adapting to changing technologies and environments. Ability to build client relationships based on trust and responsibility. Highly skilled in using Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong analytical skills for critical thinking, research, and problem-solving. Embrace remote working and digital tools to deliver services. Willingness to travel across the UK as required. Desirable qualifications (not essential as training is provided): CREST Registered Penetration Tester CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL) EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) EC-Council Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Why work at PKF Francis Clark As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisors in South West England, joining PKF Francis Clark brings opportunities to develop your career in a direction that interests you.
Having celebrated our centenary in 2019, we're a team of nearly 1,000 people, based across our offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.
Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling you to be the best you can be. We work hard to ensure you can be yourself, develop and be part of a forward-thinking team that makes brilliant things happen. Your core benefits Financial benefits: • Pension • Group life assurance - up to four times your core salary • Group income protection • Health cash plan to help cover the costs of everyday healthcare
Health & Wellbeing benefits: • Option to buy 5 extra days holiday* • Counselling and support for you and your immediate family • Virtual GP for you and your immediate family • Cycle to work*
Other benefits: • Medicash Extras providing you with shopping and gym discounts • Gifts for career and family milestones • One volunteering day per year to support local organisations • Emergency funding from the Francis Clark Charitable Foundation
Please note * These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employee's post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage.
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