Sr. IT Security Consultant

PEAK CLARITY POINT
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 85K

Job location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
Microsoft Security Essentials
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

As a Senior IT Security Consultant, you'll:

  • Deliver security assessments, audits, and risk management engagements.
  • Advise clients on cybersecurity best practices, governance, and compliance requirements.
  • Identify security risks and recommend practical remediation strategies.
  • Support the design and implementation of secure IT environments.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
  • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to improve security controls.
  • Assist clients with incident response planning and security resilience initiatives.
  • Produce clear technical documentation, reports, and client presentations.
  • Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
  • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of information security principles and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Experience with risk assessments, security governance, and compliance programmes.
  • A solid understanding of network, cloud, endpoint, and infrastructure security.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences.
  • Experience working with security technologies, vulnerability management, and security monitoring tools.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of quality.
  • A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ISO/IEC 27001, Microsoft Security, AWS Security, or similar are advantageous but not essential.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Life insurance
  • Free parking
  • Profit sharing
  • Company pension
  • On-site gym
  • Discounted or free food
  • Health & wellbeing programme, * Competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development.
  • Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging cybersecurity projects.
  • Clear career progression pathways.
  • Support for professional certifications and continuous learning.
  • Leadership development and mentoring opportunities.
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Company pension and employee benefits package., * Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Profit sharing

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

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