Information Security in recovery mode
The information security market was the area of corporate governance worst hit by the recession. IT spending is always a victim of economic downturns and in an environment where business investment has been cut by 25%, information security was always going to fare badly.
The recruitment market recovered during the second half of 2009 and unemployment within information security is now falling. The number of defensive candidate registrations fell from an unprecedented 53% in the first half of 2009, down to 36% in the second half. The recovery in demand is being driven by both the financial sector, where restructuring has left skills gaps and by public sector consultancies and a number of specialist consultancies looking for specific skills such as penetration testing, CLAS and SAP security experience. The business continuity recruitment market also continues to improve.
We anticipate that the number of vacancies will increase as 2010 develops and this should be sustained as confidence improves and business investment starts to recover.
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For more information on the information security recruitment market and a comprehensive guide to the current information security salaries visit: Information Security 2010 Market Report
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For a more detailed picture of the current information security recruitment market, please contact Mark Ampleford ma@barclaysimpson.com, Ruth Jacobs rj@barclaysimpson.com, Hugo Brown hb@barclaysimpson.com or Anthony Young ay@barclaysimpson.com on 020 7936 2601. Barclay Simpson is committed to equality of opportunity and promotes diversity. All applications for positions advertised on behalf of our clients will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. To view our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy, please click here.
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| CHECK Team Leader |
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| £60-80,000+Bens UK-Wide |
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A new role for a CHECK Team Leader has been created within a global consultancy. The role would suit an existing CHECK Team Leader or a CHECK Team Member who is ready to take the CHECK Assault Course. Working in their security practice you will be re.... more details |
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| MA/18243 |
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| £55-65,000+Bonus+Bens West London |
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This leading edge commercial group is seeking an application security specialist with a background in security and development (J2EE). You should be comfortable studying complex systems and able to identify application risks and threats whilst also b.... more details |
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| Information Security Consultant |
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| £400 per day London |
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This financial services organisation seeks an information security consultant to provide 3 months maternity cover. The role holder will help develop information security policy globally by setting and maintaining the information security related pol.... more details |
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| Senior Risk Analyst |
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| £500 per day Glasgow |
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This financial services group seeks a senior risk analyst for an initial three month contract. The successful candidate will lead the risk management activities for a portfolio of projects, ensuring a strong risk management framework is establi.... more details |
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| Security Consultants/Architects |
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| £Top Market Rate Midlands |
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A multinational consultancy has created new positions to be based on their central government client site. The positions do not require government experience but more important is experience in security architectural reviews and risk management proce.... more details |
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