Security Engineering Specialist

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring.

On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Security Engineering Specialist for an initial contract length of 6 Months based in Edinburgh (as and when required).

Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Security Engineering Specialist to enhance our vulnerability management and risk assessment processes. This role will focus on detecting, analyzing, and addressing vulnerabilities using tools such as Qualys and ServiceNow. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal teams to ensure vulnerabilities are prioritized, tracked against SLAs, and resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability management using Qualys and ServiceNow to detect and respond to threats.
• Prioritize and track vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with SLA requirements.
• Report on vulnerability management metrics and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Act as a security consultant to internal teams, assisting them in managing and mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Perform risk assessments and penetration testing to validate security measures.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on critical security issues and problem areas.
• Drive daily ServiceNow activities, ensuring vulnerabilities are appropriately addressed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong expertise in vulnerability management, with hands-on experience using Qualys and ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and ability to provide security consulting to technical teams.
• Experience conducting penetration testing and analyzing security risks.
• Ability to track and report on security vulnerabilities against SLAs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or GCIH.
• Experience with enterprise security tools and integration into business processes.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.

Why Tesco Bank?

At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.