Security Consultant

• Design and review security architectures for large-scale transformation programmes
• Provide security advisory across complex IT and digital initiatives
• Conduct threat modelling and identify risks across systems and solutions
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies and secure design patterns
• Support adoption of security frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate security risks clearly
• Identify vulnerabilities in system designs and articulate remediation approaches

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management
• Experience in security architecture or security consultancy roles
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS or Azure preferred)
• Experience with security technologies such as IAM, PAM, network security, and encryption
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle and secure design principles
• Ability to communicate technical risks to senior stakeholders
• Experience working in regulated environments, ideally public sector
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP or SABSA (preferred but not essential)

Outside London: £45,000 - £66,000 London-based: £50,000 - £70,000

Eligibility:

• Must hold sole British nationality
• Must meet UK security clearance requirements (SC clearance eligible or higher)

Role Overview: You will support the delivery of secure-by-design solutions across major transformation programmes within UK public sector organisations. The role focuses on providing expert security consultancy across architecture, risk, and secure solution design.