IT Security Consultant

ORG is seeking an experienced and proactive IT Security Consultant to help protect our technology infrastructure, applications, and business operations from evolving cyber threats. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, assess security risks, implement best practices, and support the delivery of secure, resilient IT solutions.

If you have a strong background in information security, risk management, and security compliance, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluations.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, policies, and security controls.
• Identify security risks and recommend effective mitigation measures.
• Support security architecture reviews for infrastructure, cloud, and business applications.
• Perform vulnerability management and coordinate remediation activities.
• Assist with incident response, investigations, and post-incident reviews.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to embed security throughout projects.
• Produce clear technical documentation, reports, and security recommendations.
• Stay informed about emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices.

• Experience in IT security, cybersecurity consulting, information security, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and identity and access management.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, security monitoring, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, or Cyber Essentials.
• Experience with security tools including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, or firewalls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of penetration testing, security governance, and compliance programmes.

Pulled from the full job description

• Free parking
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Casual dress
• Enhanced paternity leave
• On-site parking, * Competitive salary.
• Career development and professional certification support.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging security projects.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Company benefits package.

Professional Edge is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background. Employment decisions are made based on skills, experience, and business needs.

Pay: £63,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site parking