Security Consultant

My Customer is seeking an experienced Senior Security Consultant to take a leading role in the end-to-end (Design, implementation) delivery of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and IT simplification initiatives., The Senior Security Consultant would be working at the heart of major programmes - including designing and implementing Security frameworks around cloud (Azure) migrations, AI-driven initiatives, and wider IT transformation - ensuring security best practice is embedded from the earliest planning stages right through to delivery and handover., * Information Security - Ensure all project work and vendor engagements follow internal security policies, standards, and processes.

• Security Risk Assessment - Assess security, privacy, and compliance risks across internal projects and third-party suppliers
• IT Simplification and Cloud migration - Ensure security considerations are fully integrated into Azure migration plans, AI solutions, and other transformation initiatives.
• Risk Management - Use risk management principles to identify, assess, and prioritise risks across projects
• Security Compliance - Assist with the creation and enforcement of security policies and procedures relating to project

The Senior Security Consultant can work remotely but is required on site in London on an ad hoc basis.

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and delivering security support across multiple projects from inception to delivery.
• Strong background designing and creating security audit preparation and coordination.
• Proven ability influencing and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Hands-on experience designing and supporting ISMS governance and security implementation across large programmes of work.
• Practical experience creating and conducting risk assessments, including project risk and third-party/vendor risk.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks and assessment methodologies (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CSA, CIS).
• Exposure to cloud security, ideally Azure, and working knowledge of security considerations for AI-driven initiatives.
• Comfortable working in complex, multi-project environments with competing priorities.

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