Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Expert – Contractor – 1 year

Rate:€700 per day

Duration: 1 year

Locations: London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam

Overview

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

– 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