Examples of past assignments
Global Head of Cyber Security Operations
Location(s): Central Europe
Job description: We have been instructed to recruit a Global Head of Cyber Security Operations for a FTSE 100 firm. Based in Central Europe, the position will work with the US offices, and their locations in the Far East. This is a VP/Managing Director level position working within the senior management team.
The primary function of this role is to build the Cyber Security Operations team to leverage intelligence driven cyber response and develop the Security Incident and Event Management systems. For this you will need to be at the very cutting edge of new technology and thinking, consolidating views and information from a variety of sources, and delivering findings in Senior Executive Int briefings on Cyber threats, Security Operations and most contemporary counter measures.
Candidate profile: As well as directing the current Cyber Security policies, you will be required to develop existing SOCs, create a platform for behavioral analytics, assist in implementing doctrine for the use of ARCsight and the creation of a truly Global Incident response team to effectively manage incidents with strong and senior interfacing into businesses and support functions, minimizing risk and following up with rapid and efficient investigations through a dedicated Cyber forensic team, regularly testing the efficiency of the Cyber security function with red team penetrations. This is about the operating principles not the architectural envelope.
A background in Military or Law enforcement strategic Cyber planning or intelligence would be ideal, with the ability to direct a truly international security policy incorporating all aspects of Cyber threats from all sources.
Head of Cyber Investigations / Content Protection / IP
Location(s): Based London
Job description: The Company:
Our client is a market leading globally recognised sporting organisation that has been at the forefront of sporting events for over twenty years, they host the very best sporting talent from around the world and reach an estimated audience o
Candidate profile: This fantastic opportunity would be ideally suited to an IP Lawyer, Content Protection or Cyber Investigations Manager with a proven track record in content protection.
The Successful candidate will have a broad range of expertise in content protection
Information Assurance Manager
Location(s): Based North West London
Job description: The Company:
This is an exciting opportunity to work for our client a hugely successful Sports Betting Consultancy who have unrivalled knowledge in Sports Betting markets. They seek an Information Assurance Manager to manage information in line with company policies and procedures, covering internal and external factors and mitigating risks accordingly.
Candidate profile: The Person:
Previous experience in Information Assurance with a thorough understanding of current and upcoming legislative requirements.
Experience working in an information management or associated business role with the ability to develop and administer an information management or associated program.
Working knowledge of and experience in information policies, used to working with a cross section of people within a business.
Project management professional report writing, drafting and presentationskills.
Good knowledge of technical and information products and of Information or Business standards.
Analysing complex information obtained from a range of sources.
Pragmatic in how to approach people and change.
Excellent communication skills.
Analytically minded with ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to assess risk and make objective assessments based on information available
Head of Content Protection
Location(s): Based Central London
Job description: The Company
This is an excellent opportunity to work for our client a UK leader in their sector, who has a rich history dating back over forty years. They seek a Head of Content Protection to manage the Content Protection team, devising and implementing
Candidate profile: The Person:
Previous experience working in senior management role within the Content Protection or Anti-Piracy sector specifically in the film or music industry.
High levels of technical and practical expertise
Technical Executive Content Protection
Location(s): Based South West London
Job description: The Company
This is an exciting opportunity to work for our client who is a UK leader in their business sector with a rich history dating back over forty years.
Candidate profile: The Person:
Wide ranging experience and knowledge of internet technologies, specifically internet piracy technologies.
Software development in C#, Python, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, Selenium, other headless browsers with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Information Security Manager
Location(s): Based Central London
Job description: The Role:
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work for this iconic organisation as Information Security Manager. This is a Greenfield role and will provide the successful applicant the chance to create a brand new
Information Security Management
Candidate profile: Formal Information Security qualification (CISM, CISSP/CISA or equivalent) with experience of building an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Strong background in Information Security Management or IT Audit related role; with experience of the
Security Information Manager
Location(s): Based North West London
Job description: The Company:
This is an exciting opportunity to work for our client a hugely successful Sports Betting Consultancy who have unrivalled knowledge in Sports Betting markets. They seek an Information Security Manager to manage security and information
Candidate profile: Previous experience working in a similar role in a risk management or associated business.
Working knowledge of and experience in security and information policies.
Working knowledge of Information or Business standards.
Content Protection Executive
Location(s): Based London
Job description: Our client is a market leading globally recognised sporting organisation, who host the very best sporting talent from around the world and reach an estimated audience of over 4 bn people in over 200 countries. They seek an online Content Protection Executive
Candidate profile: The Person:
Experience in content protection, including knowledge of live streaming and VOD working as an anti-piracy specialist working with a vendor or in-house at a rights holder/owner.
Technical and practical expertise, a working knowledge of stream
AV / IT Consultant
Location(s): Middle East
Job description: The AV / I.T. Consultant is responsible for client development and subsequently designing and overseeing the implementation of traditional and emerging audio-visual technology and advanced multimedia presentation systems for the most prestigious clients in
Candidate profile: Job Requirements: bachelor’s or Post-Graduate Degree in Engineering. h 10 + years AV Systems experience, structured cabling systems and/or network design, and/or control systems programming experience is a plus. h Excellent problem-solving skills.
European IP Enforcement Investigations Manager
Location(s): Based M4 Corridor
Job description: This is an exceptional opportunity to work for this iconic, market leading brand that have
been at the vanguard of this global market sector since its inception. As a manufacturer and marketer of their celebrated products they are an unrivalled growing business
Candidate profile: You will have in-depth IP enforcement experience in the media or content protection industry.
A proven track record in Intellectual property enforcement (particularly copyright and trademarks)
You will have the ability for European travel with overnight
Digital Forensic Analyst
Location(s): Based London
Job description: Forensically obtaining data from computers, servers and mobile devices; ensuring that the evidential integrity is maintained.
Undertaking forensic examination of digital devices computers, satellite navigation systems, mobile phones, tablet devices and a
Candidate profile: You will have a naturally inquisitive nature, with an analytical mind and enjoy problem solving in a methodical manner.
A Degree in Forensic Computing or Computer Science with experience in a computer forensic environment.
Experience of the e-discovery
SOC Lead Shift Analyst
Location(s): Northampton
Job description: Day to day the role will have the following Key Responsibilities:
Management of your shift team on a day to day basis.
Monitoring for events across multiple security technologies, including intruder detection systems, malware detection, file integrity
Candidate profile: Extensive and recent experience of working as a SOC Analyst.
Experience with SIEM, Analytics and Incident Management toolsets, ideally HP ArcSight, Splunk and Resilient Systems IRP and BMC Remedy.
Network management with detailed technical knowledge
Regulatory, Risk and Control Specialist
Location(s): London
Job description: The Forensic Incident Response Specialist position is part of the Cyber Security function and is, responsible for forensic response investigations, forensic services and other Support of security incidents, issues and threats.
Candidate profile:
- Proven record of success in digital forensics.
- Experience with incident response handling, coordination and management.
- Experience working in CERT, CSIRT or SOC (beneficial).
- Excellent analytical skills to evaluate problem, root cause and resolution
Application Security Consultant(.net)
Location(s): Based London
Job description: The Cyber Security Application Security team is looking for a technical specialist to join their team.
You will be responsible for advising and training developers to incorporate security in their SDLC.
Provide coaching for the development team to ink
Candidate profile:
- Good security consulting experience
- At least two years experience in application development in C# .Net.
- Ideally you will have a background in the financial services industry.
- A self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
Cyber Security Vendor Assurance Manager
Location(s): Based London
Job description: Ensure effective on boarding and service readiness assessment of vendors in line with the cyber-security vendor governance framework, requirements and processes.
Define and document expected cyber-security service expectations to be delivered by vendor a
Candidate profile: A relevant Bachelor or master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or Engineering (or other relevant discipline) from an accredited college or university (or equivalent).
Good working knowledge of international security standards such as ISO, NISTa
Information Security Risk Analyst
Location(s): Based London
Job description: Providing advice for obtaining compliance with information security related rules.
Quality assurance review of Information Security Self Assessments.
Following up with business and technology application owners in resolving issues or discrepancies both
Candidate profile: A university degree in Economics/Computer Science/business IT or comparable field of studies.
Experience with information security management (if possible proven with certificates like CISA, CISM or CISSP).
Experience with risk management methodologies
Director of Content Protection - EMEA
Location(s): Brussels, Belgium
Job description: The position will take responsibility for a number of countries (Including United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland & South Africa) You will coordinate and drive Anti-Piracy enforcement efforts as well as specialist work on enforcement activities to penetrate and dismantle Internet source groups closed communities etc.
Our client is a very exciting organisation to work for and is considered to be a leading body in the world of Anti-Piracy enforcement. You will oversee, liaise and manage the relationship with local offices in selected territories.
The role is mainly to support the local offices in content protection, with main focus on consultation and co-ordination.
Apart from the operational responsibility, we are looking for someone who is "tech savvy" and will focus on our "source piracy"investigations (including screener leaks, topsites and release groups).
Candidate profile: In general, we are looking for someone with international scope and experience in managing operations on the ground. Someone that is "technically / internet savvy" and can adapt to environment where more and more operations are internet focused (including ISP outreach, content recognition technology, various content distribution platforms - e.g. newsgroups, p2p etc).
Experienced in working with Agencies such as Europol and Interpol is advantageous. Possibly you may have a Law
Enforcement background within cybercrime / Internet Investigations, but we are very keen that this person has gained experience with a commercial organisation where diplomacies and sensitivities are key to winning hearts & minds.
Applicants from the commercial sector with considerable experience of managing online Anti-Piracy Strategy but with strong hands on Investigations experience in this highly specialist area are preferred. Position will be based in Belgium and we would consider this to be a local appointment therefore applicants must be prepared to live and work in Belgium.
Helpdesk Operator/IT Support (Essex area)
Location(s): Essex, East London.
Job description: Privately-owned Electronic Security installation company require Helpdesk Operator \ IT Support in the Essex area as follows:-
The helpdesk provides support on the use of Electronic Security Systems (CCTV and Intruder Alarms).
This role also provides support to users of the company network.
You will be supporting both end users and engineers remotely via telephone support and remote diagnostics systems.
Good knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office packages.
Technically minded person preferred. Full training of systems supported will be provided.
Candidate profile: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Previous technical helpdesk experience preferred by not essential
Like-minded person able to fit in a young team currently consists of a Team Leader and 4 Helpdesk Operators all under 30 years old.
Internet Investigations Manager - Copyright Infringement
Location(s): West London
Job description: Day to day supervision and management of the internet investigations team to oversee investigations aimed at identifying and gathering evidence against offenders engaged in the distribution and supply of illicit film product.
Oversee the preparation of evidence ensuring it is of the highest possible quality, presented professionally and to a corporate standard.
Ensure the ethical delivery of optimum results against organisational performance targets.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and be accountable for making professional decisions. The focus of the role will be predominantly, but not exclusively, towards digital piracy, and will encompass other areas as required.
Candidate profile: Key Skills:
Highly developed investigation skills, Proven track record of leadership, management and supervision, Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal, facilitative and consulting skills, Ability to demonstrate objectivity, sound reasoning, and deliver solutions. Ability to explain problems and solutions in both a technical and non-technical manner.
Ability to demonstrate systematic planning and supervision of team workload, Adaptable and comfortable in ever changing environments.
Knowledgeable in all applicable Legislation
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of production of digital evidence in accordance with ACPO Guidelines and applicable legislation. Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988; Trademarks Act 1994; Video Recordings Act 1984; PACE 1984; RIPA 2000....
Internet Investigator
Location(s): West London
Job description: A 1-year tenure at 35 hours per week, variable with evening and weekend work a requirement within this busy department. The majority of work will be conducted at our clients headquarters in Middlesex and on occasions you will be required to work from home Our Client will provide facilities at the home address to enable this work to be carried out as and when directed.
During initial training you will be based most days at head office. Work within the Internet Investigation Team, having responsibility for investigation, referral, follow-up and reporting on all Internet technology cases, including primary and secondary copyright infringement issues and provide relevant case evidence to prosecuting authorities. The focus of the role will be predominantly, but not exclusively, towards digital piracy, and will encompass other areas as required within the scope of the role.
Candidate profile: Abilities to carry out the following:
- Investigations of online technology cases you will have current experience of Investigating crime perpetrated through
- Internet Social Network, Peer Groups and Internet tools.
- Liaison with Police, Trading Standards and other law enforcement agencies
- Assist Police, Trading Standards and other law enforcement agencies as required
- Determining and tracking repeat offenders and directing escalated action as required
- Coordinating multi-region investigations
- Maintain accurate records, be expedient and diligent in investigative casework
- Provision of criminal evidence at judicial proceedings
Experience and Qualifications:
- Law enforcement experience or other proven investigational background essential
- Hi-Tech investigation experience or equivalent demonstrative skills essential
- Technical understanding of file transmissions and file sharing technology advantageous
- Experience of written / oral evidence essential
- Ability to administrate, investigate, collate, and produce technical reports essential
- Ability to communicate technical concepts in everyday language essential
ISO27001 Compliance Project Manager
Location(s): London SW1
Job description: Our client, a large Government Agency is offering a 3-6month contract to drive an important ISO27001 compliance programme throughout the UK business operations. You will be responsible for the Scoping of the project, Planning, Business assessment and Gap analysis and BIA stages following up with delivery of standards and remedial actions to the business units throughout the UK.
This is an important and high profile project focusing on all Information either physical or logical transfers internally or externally to and from the Agencies operational units. As well as achieving compliance with ISO27001 you will need to gain assurance from technical areas. Key to this project will also be the setting up of an Information Assets Risk Register.
Candidate profile: We are looking for a high skilled and accomplished Information Security management professional who can operate at a consultative level and communicate with largely non-technical issues but also with Technical issues as they arise.
Experience within Commercial & Government environments and able to communicate & present and senior levels.
A Security Standards practitioner with proven experience of implementing relevant security standards and professional qualified in
ISO 27001 implementation. Able to travel throughout the UK as needed. A successful track record of project management of this size and complexity.
Contractor must also have experience in the development of an Information Asset Risk Register
Internet Investigator
Location(s): Middlesex, United Kingdom
Job description: Contract for 2 years at 35 hours per week, variable with evening and weekend work a requirement within this busy department. The majority of work will be conducted at our client's headquarters in Middlesex and on occasions you will be required to work from home. Our Client will provide facilities at the home address to enable this work to be carried out as and when directed. During initial training you will be based most days at head office. Work within the internet investigation team, having responsibility for investigation, referral, follow-up and reporting on all internet technology cases, including primary and secondary copyright infringement issues, and provide relevant case evidence to prosecuting authorities. The focus of the role will be predominantly, but not exclusively, towards digital piracy, and will encompass other areas as required within the scope of the role.
Candidate profile: Abilities to carry out the following:
- Investigations of online technology cases.
- Liaison with Police, Trading Standards and other law enforcement agencies.
- Assist Police, Trading Standards and other law enforcement agencies as required.
- Determining and tracking repeat offenders and directing escalated action as required.
- Co-ordinating multi-region investigations.
- Maintain accurate records, be expedient and diligent in investigative casework.Provision of criminal evidence at judicial proceedings.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Law enforcement experience or other proven investigational background essential.
- Hi-tech investigation experience or equivalent demonstrative skills essential.
- Technical understanding of file transmissions and file sharing technology advantageous.
- Experience of written / oral evidence essential.
- Ability to administrate, investigate, collate and produce technical reports essential.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts in everyday language essential.
Director, Network Security & Business Continuity
Location(s): London, CITY
Job description: Our client in an Internationally recognised clearing service to the investment markets. The post reports to Director, Head of Operations and is responsible for overall Strategic management of Security controls and Continuity management for the business. You will provide Leadership & Direction to the department, this includes defining, planning and managing the work of the department, ensuring that business objectives are met. Direct reports include a Business Continuity Manager and a Security Manager, and the department includes a number of Application Security Administrators plus contractor resources for specific ongoing projects. You will need to produce regular high-level management reports, present to senior executive level on providing them with status of business projects and current security threat assessments, Policy advise and recommendations. Budget forecasts and financial overviews of department expenditure.
Candidate profile: You will be have created and sustained a senior management position with responsibilities similar to our client’s requirements. It is expected that you will have appropriate Security and BCM related qualifications.
Excellent experience of working in a Security management position with a track record of simultaneous exposure to BCM.
Working in financial industry. Candidates must have excellent Technical awareness of technology architecture & Information Systems within an International finance business. Strategic planning experience, Advanced presentation skills and it would be advantageous if Conversational French language skills
A full spec is available only after a confidential conversation with Andrew Fletcher has taken place.
Co-ordinator - Internet Anti-Piracy Operations
Location(s): Brussels, Belgium
Job description: Primary point-of-contact between the regional office and Worldwide Internet Enforcement (WWIE) on Internet enforcement matters.
Primary point-of-contact between the regional office and the regions Anti-Piracy Officers on Internet enforcement matters. Coordinate those activities with the Directors of Operations and provide support to them.
Liaise with Internet enforcement personnel at other organisation who have a vested interest in Anti-Piracy enforcement including trade bodies. Internet Investigation Support, coordinate cross-border investigations involving programs in the Region, refer cases from WWIE to appropriate APO, and oversees investigations for the purpose of keeping WWIE informed of progress and outcomes and to keep APO apprised of information obtained by WWIE.
Candidate profile: A college degree is preferred, experienced in the internet field, preferably with management experience.
The willingness to travel and to work in a fast-evolving international environment, the ability to adapt to new technologies and trends are important. Specific qualifications, Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a clear, professional manner.
Excellent English language skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts in everyday language.
Skills in additional languages covering the major regional markets are desirable.
Experience in using / conducting investigations on Internet activities, including intrusions, web hosting and programming, IRC (DCC and XDCC) transmissions, Usenet postings, FTP site operation, peer-to-peer systems, and e-mail.
Strong understanding of the relationships between ISPs, domain names, IP addresses and hosting companies.
Extensive understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, WHOIS, NAT, and basic Internet protocols.
Strong working knowledge of various online and offline Internet investigative tools such as Whose, reverse DNS lookups, traceroute, ping/port scanning, etc.
Experience or familiarity with investigative techniques, legal proceedings and evidence gathering and preservation is desirable.
Security Consultant
Location(s): London EC3
Job description: A contractor is required for an estimated 3 months:
Gap Analysis of Security Manuals via Audit Tasks
1. Define Roles and responsibilities for security across the company
2. Incident management
Review Structure & location of Incident management policies on the Intranet
Review and update Incident reporting procedures
Implement confidential approach to recording and analysing Security Incidents
Review and update procedure for gathering evidence in support of legal disciplinary proceedings
3. Logical and Physical security reviews of Head Quarters & Primary Data centre & Office Recovery site
4. Development of a self-assessment questionnaire to capture criticality ratings for systems to aid Business Owners compliance with Security Manuals.
Candidate profile: Proven expertise in Physical & logical Security review and Gap analysis against Policy & Standards. Exemplary communication skills and polished report writing expertise.
It is likely that this person has conducted a considerable amount of Gap analysis work. Is highly IT literate and is experience in security implementation across large and diverse IT infrastructure. Preferably with experience within the financial service sector.
Able to commit full time for a period of 3 months.
Information Security Consultant
Location(s): Central London, United Kingdom
Job description: Contract is for 1 month with potential of more work following the review. Our client is a major financial transaction and clearing hub.
An urgent requirement.
Our client requires a Data Storage review of its systems and the compilation of report incorporating potential control issues and data protection violations. Review of Application level controls to data stores.
You will deliver recommendations for and if agreed there will be follow up development and implementation consultancy.
Candidate profile: Thorough understanding and hands on experience of windows OS and file system access controls. Polished communication skills and experience in a financial services organisation highly desirable.
Probably worked on and applied ISO 27001 standards to information Systems.
Thorough understanding of the requirements of Data Protection legislations
Security Information Manager
Location(s): Leeds
Job description: Working for a major retailer, the aim of this role is to co-ordinate the provision of all security and risk information and to manage the framework of how this is delivered to customers. To manage the implementation and maximise the benefits from data mining and to maximise the recovery of losses through criminal activity.
Your main responsibilities will include to manage the trial of a data mining solution and subsequent rollout to chain. Leading on from this the role will be the key point for analysis of the data and tasking of the security field team and to manage the smooth implementation of the new global Incident Reporting system in 2007 (APIS) ensuring UK business needs are met, including the migration of historical data and training of all relevant colleagues in use of the new system.
You will also be expected to develop and maintain key exception reports for the Investigation field team highlighting exceptions in operational standards. Provide appropriate assistance and support to resulting investigations. Other duties will include being responsible for the development of information gathering, collation, analysis and reporting function to ensure a proactive approach to threats to company assets which adds quantifiable value to our business supporting UK and International needs and the Management of the Civil Recovery process to ensure the benefit to the business is maximised in a cost effective manner. This role is office based, working Monday to Friday but a limited amount of travel will be required on occasion.
Candidate profile: The ideal candidate will have a good background in retail security with knowledge of current retail crime issues, investigative techniques & data protection regulations and will now be looking for a development opportunity, new challenges and exposure to wider business issues. Alternatively, you may have a data analysis background with a history of case management although previous experience in retail investigations is highly desirable particularly through the use of data mining and/or data analysis systems.
You should be experienced in identifying trends and highlighting issues, which may require further investigation and have a good level of computer literacy as well as a desire to develop in this area. You should have very good communication skills especially presentational / written material, be experienced in dealing with the Police, colleagues at rival companies and third party agencies in order to gather information to assist the company loss prevention goals and Experience in tasking and targeting teams would be beneficial.
Information Security Consultant
Location(s): South East England Region
Job description: Our client is a small consultancy buyout with full order books and lots of potential for growth. They offer a wide range of consultancy services which include BS 7799 compliance & certification, risk management, corporate governance (including Sarbanes-Oxley), business continuity, security auditing, data protection, education, awareness and training. The successful candidate will be expected to be deployed to client site immediately. Working with a team of some of the UKs most experienced risk consultants and commuting daily from Home to client sites where necessary, the company operates a virtual office facility and therefore remote working is very much the norm. Client base is a good mixture of public and private sectors.
Candidate profile: Experience in the following areas is mandatory: BS 7799 compliance, implementation and accreditation processes. Experienced in risk management methodologies commercial formats rather than (CRAMM). Candidate must display a commercial mind and be dynamic in nature as this is a small firm with lots of promise. There is no room for large company mentality here. The following areas are desirable: corporate governance, business continuity, data protection, freedom of information. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Must be a team player and be capable of accepting and providing constructive reviews of project work. Good presentational skills would be an advantage. Experience across multiple sectors, including private and public, is desirable.
The possession of CLAS would be useful as would any security qualification and a security clearance.
Head of Anti-Cyber Crime
Location(s): Switzerland
Job description: Strong corporate security experience in an international enterprise or significant experience in the area of senior level law enforcement, intelligence military or other security related loss prevention areas. Significant track record in cyber security, fraud investigation background both in terms of technology and processes.
Role purpose: To lead a team to design and deployment of anti-cybercrime strategy that mitigates related cyber security threats, risks and incidents in a coordinated and cohesive manner. You will lead the design, implementation and testing for cybercrime detections solutions inside and outside the organisation’s cyberspace. To lead the design of global anti-cybercrime solutions, to detect and when possible deter, delay cybercrime activities. To lead cybercrime related investigations activities in close collaboration with Compliance, Security and IT Security team.
Candidate profile: Degree in Management Information Systems or Criminal Law or related.
Specialist Qualification / Certification in Information or Cyber Security and/or Forensics.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Excellent knowledge of contemporary corporate information security management issues and preferably IT forensic investigative techniques.
Excellent understanding of the principals of security, threat analysis and risk evaluation.
Min. 7 years Information Security Management experience.
Strong cyber security, fraud investigation background both in terms of technology and processes.
Experience with operating systems and investigation platforms
Experience in criminology or other relevant behaviour science Experience of security practices.
Strong corporate security experience in an international enterprise or sigificant experience in the area of senior level law enforcement, intelligence military or other security related loss prevention areas.