Senior Security Specialist (Framework & Process Lead) Day Rate Contract Inside IR35

Senior Security Specialist (Framework & Process Lead)

Contract: 6 Months Initial (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote (Hybrid preferred London or York)

Overview

Telefónica Tech is supporting our Customer in hiring a Senior Security Specialist to help shape and strengthen their security capability.

This is a high-impact senior-level role focused on framework design process improvement and security maturity uplift. It is not a BAU operational position we are looking for someone who can assess the current environment identify gaps and deliver meaningful long-term improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess existing security processes controls and ways of working
• Design and support implementation of an improved security framework aligned to business needs
• Analyse Windows patching and vulnerability management processes and identify gaps
• Work with Ivanti security tools (including Ivanti Neurons) to review configuration and optimise usage
• Identify inefficiencies bottlenecks and control weaknesses
• Recommend and deliver process improvements and remediation activities
• Ensure security practices align with business operations and risk appetite
• Produce clear documentation and strategic recommendations

Qualifications :

Required Skills & Experience

• Senior background in Security Operations Security Engineering or Security Architecture
• Proven experience designing or improving security frameworks and processes
• Strong knowledge of Windows patching & vulnerability management
• Hands-on experience with Ivanti tools (Ivanti Neurons desirable)
• Ability to assess existing environments and deliver pragmatic realistic recommendations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience within large enterprise or regulated environments
  (Insurance or Financial Services experience is advantageous)

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months initial (likely extension)
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Start: ASAP
• Location:
  • Remote-first
  • Hybrid preferred (London or York)

Additional Information :

Ready to Make an Impact

Join us in shaping the future of digital transformation at Telefónica Tech UK&I. Be part of a team that values your expertise supports your growth and fosters a positive work environment. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey!

We encourage applications from a wide range of individuals irrespective of: age disability gender gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or beliefs and sexual orientation.

We look forward to hearing from you!

At Telefónica Tech we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.
 
Be yourself with us and feel that you belong. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age disability gender reassignment marital or civil partnership status pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sex and sexual orientation. 
 
We are also committed to equity accessible hiring practices and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Womens network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion Telefónica Tech Pride Neurodiversity ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network) and Sustainability.

 We dont believe hiring is a tick box exercise so if you feel that you dont match the job description 100% but would still be a great fit for role please get in touch. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time