Cyber Security Specialist Birmingham - hybrid3 months Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Overview We are seeking a highly skilled contractor to perform threat modelling and assessment activities across complex IT and telecommunications infrastructure. This role will be part of a small team whose function will be to identify risks across multiple and complex environments over a six-month engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive threat modelling and risk assessments on diverse IT and telecoms infrastructure.Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.Develop threat models using a pre-defined methodology.Contribute to and produce clear, actionable reports and briefings for technical and non-technical stakeholders.Essential Skills and ExperienceProven experience in threat modelling and security assessment of complex infrastructures.Knowledge of secure design principles and architecture reviews.Strong background in cybersecurity, ideally with exposure to telecoms environments.Background in operational security (Intelligence, Threat Hunting or Red Team)Familiarity with threat modelling frameworks, (MITRE ATTandCK, STRIDE, PASTA etc)Ability to drive work to tight timescales and deadlines.Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic environment. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to succe