The Ascent Group of companies combine specialist recruitment expertise across the IT, Professional Services, Accountancy, Management Consultancy, Information Security and Global Finance sectors. Our coverage is worldwide, yet still remains personal and efficient.I work with candidates and clients to match skilled contract and permanent Information Security professionals with our client base of consultancies and end users successfully placing candidates across the UK as well as in Europe and US.If you are looking for a discussion on opportunities in the Information Security space please e-mail me at pete@ascentsourcing.com and we can discuss a variety of options. At the moment I have roles especially suited to individuals possessing the following knowledge and qualifications: • Application and Network Penetration Testing (CTM, CTL, CREST and TIGER certified)• SOC Analysts (ArcSight, Intrusion Detection, Malware)
• Information Assurance (CLAS/ Risk/ Compliance/ PCI/ QSA)
• Network Security (Firewall, PKI)
• Security Architecture Audit
• Forensics
• Cryptography and Encryption
• Security Sales/ Business DevelopmentI look forward to speaking with you and helping you as best I can.

Director / Business Development - IT Recruitment Specialists - 00 44 1603 631050 - pete@positive-selection.com at Positive Selection LimitedPositive Selection is a specialist recruitment agency who, by working hard and working together with our clients, and candidates, place high quality, skilled and motivated individuals to meet the resourcing needs of our clients. By doing this we will establish, maintain and develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with both our clients and candidates.In order to achieve our statement of purpose Positive Selection have recently identified seven core values which underpin and influence how we treat our customers, candidates, suppliers and colleagues. Our values are reflected in everything we do and are consistently applied throughout the company – we believe that our values are like the message in a stick of rock – no matter where you break the stick of rock the message should be consistent throughout.Our stated values are: Honesty and Integrity Professionalism in everything we do Flexibility and Adaptability in everything we do Being quality focused Being easy to work with Tailoring our solutions to the needs of customers RespectMy role is split between providing Management, Leadership and Strategic Vision to Positive Selection as well as working closely with clients to understand their businesses and their needs in order that we can provide the highest quality and tailored recruitment solutions to their needs.

I joined the company at a time of extensive growth providing Financial Management, strategic IT and Operations Management skills to establish and develop the Positive Selection brand on a National and European platform.