Security Testing Scheduler, 6 months starting Jan 2014, Linlithgow
Full time preffered but would consider part time for the right candidate.
The Role
The role of Security Testing Scheduler will be to work within 7 Elements’ busy technical team to assist with the delivery of security tests. The main focus of the role will be to liaise with clients and the testing team to effectively schedule tests. By following a defined process, you will work to understand the security test requirements and schedule the appropriate resource to the task in line with the client’s time scales.
The Candidate
This role is ideal for an individual with a solid technical understanding of information technology and associated terminology, and a basic understanding of information security. Exceptional customer service and putting the client at the heart of everything that we do is integral to the way we do business. As such the candidate will have a strong customer focus and naturally go the extra mile.
The Benefits
The role will allow an individual to gain an understanding of the broad spectrum of security testing in a business environment and the challenges this brings. As a customer facing role it will also enable the individual to gain that vital experience of working with businesses and understanding their requirements. If you are looking for a career in security testing this will give you a solid base of experience with which to gain that first testing role.
Key Skills
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse data, diagnose issues and identify solutions.
• Ability to follow a process and identify improvements where appropriate.
• Ability to adapt to fast changing priorities and retain focus.
• Excellent time management, communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical groups.
Technical Ability and Knowledge
• Competent use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of information technology and associated terminology.
• Broad technical understanding of information security.
• Studying for a BSc in Computer Science or Information Security related degree.
The role will be based from 7 Elements’ office.
The placement will be for 6 months, starting in January 2014.
Salary £15,000 per annum pro rata.
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