**Information Security Analyst with SharePoint required for 6-month contract role based in London** A financial services company based in London is seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to join their team. You must have strong information security experience and have the relevant accreditations or are working towards them (e.g. ISO 27001, ISACA, Prince 2 etc). The Information Security function is responsible for the development and management of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) framework for the company and exercising oversight of the information security arrangements of its suppliers, providing assurance with regard to data security. Your role will be to assist in the management of the ISMS framework, working closely with the ISMS manager. Skills required for this Information Security role include: - Detailed understanding of data protection controls and practises - Experience of defining, capturing, analysing and delivering security requirements for IT projects and of providing daily expert security guidance to IT projects as needed - Strong knowledge of security technologies and techniques across Windows, Mac and Citrix including experience with SharePoint 2010 security in an enterprise deployment, Windows 7 security for laptop and desktop build, FIPS 140-2 and PGP implementation, security design for laptop and desktop build, security design and implementation for Mac environment including iMac, Macbook pro and MacMini Lion Server. - Experience of assessing risks of deployment of desktop application and Cloud-based solutions - Excellent experience of all Microsoft applications especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel - Strong project management methodology - Security infrastructure including security design, development and testing Candidates will need to be immediately available or on short notice. Please apply now to be considered for this excellent new opportunity. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk