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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| Head of EMEA AML Technology |
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| To £150,000+Bonus+Benefits London |
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A global banking group with over 200 million customer accounts worldwide is directing technology and the application of technology in the EMEA region for the Regional AML team.
As such, an exciting new position has been created.... more details |
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| IT Risk Partner |
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| To £62,000+Bens London or the North |
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This new role within a leading bank would suit an outgoing individual with good relationship management skills and strong IT risk skills. Ideally you have a firm grasp of service delivery. You will.... more details |
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| Arcsight Specialist |
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| To £60,000 Dusseldorf |
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This is a varied, interesting and challenging opportunity suited to a SIEM Security Consultant with experience of Arcsight ESM, ArcSight Logger and ArcSight Connectors. The company is a specialist SIEM consultancy that is vendor-neutral and this role.... more details |
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| Senior Penetration Test Analyst |
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| c.£41,500 + Bens London or Edinburgh |
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A senior Penetration Test Analyst is sought by a global bank to conduct technical analysis of penetration testing for the Group operating in a centralised team. They will be required to support penetration testing activities, including reviewing the .... more details |
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| Senior Penetration Testing Specialist |
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| c.£53,000 + Bens London or Edinburgh |
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This global bank seeks a senior penetration tester for providing in-house penetration testing capabilities. The candidate will be required to use their expert knowledge and experience to scope and drive internal and external application and infrastru.... more details |
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