Security Consultant

Join Barclays as a Security Consultant, where you'll lead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing security changes across diverse business areas, technologies, and platforms, while delivering Security Solutions Consultancy services. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, cost-effective solutions that mitigate risks and minimize rework. Identify opportunities to enhance CSO capabilities, provide security guidance to stakeholders, and support projects throughout the system development lifecycle to address and articulate information security risks.

• Strong technical expertise in cyber domains like cryptography, application security, and IT networks.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST, PCI DSS) and their practical application.
• Relevant security qualifications.
• A solid understanding of security solutions from people, process, and technology perspectives, including controls, technologies, and assessment methods.
• Excellent relationship, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with agility in decision-making and the ability to work effectively under pressure in dynamic environments.
• An understanding of application design and architecture principles.

Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include

• Experience in a consultancy practice, with exposure to diverse projects and clients.
• Knowledge of security control integration best practices.
• Familiarity with core development methodologies and technologies.
• Strong writing, networking, and independent leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), DevOps pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• An application engineering background is a significant advantage.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.