Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Expert – Contractor

Company: Salt Digital Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Expert – Contractor – 1 year. Rate: €700 per day. Duration: 1 year. Locations: London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. We are supporting a large, highly regulated financial services organisation operating critical market infrastructure. Security is embedded at the heart of technology delivery, governance, and architecture. We are looking for experienced Cyber & Information Security Consultants to act as trusted security advisors to IT and business projects. This is not a SOC, monitoring, or tooling role. It is a secure‑by‑design, risk‑focused advisory position.

Your Role

You will operate as a Security SPOC for multiple projects, ensuring that security risks are identified early, translated into clear requirements, and addressed throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform security risk assessments and impact analyses
  • Translate security policies into project‑level security requirements
  • Review and validate solution and architecture designs
  • Define security testing and penetration testing scope
  • Produce security documentation, standards, and principles
  • Act as the security point of contact for projects and stakeholders
  • Support audits and regulatory reviews

Domains of Expertise

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM, IGA, PAM, federation)
  • Application Security (Secure SDLC, OWASP)
  • Infrastructure & Platform Security (Cloud, Networks)
  • PKI & Cryptography Profile

Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years cyber security experience
  • Strong risk assessment and secure‑by‑design background
  • Experience in regulated or complex environments
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Fluent in English

Practical Information

  • Long‑term engagement
  • Hybrid working with approx. 8 days per month onsite

Please do send across an up to date CV to eobiechefu@welovesalt.com. Rates depend on experience and client requirements.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026