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# Senior Information Security Consultant

- **Company:** Benchmark Capital Limited
- **Location:** Horsham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Information Security Management System, Cloud Platform System, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2922832950-2

## About the Role

* Significant experience in Information Security, Cyber Security Consulting, Security Architecture or a similar senior security role.
 * Strong knowledge of cloud security, particularly Azure and/or AWS environments.
 * Experience securing enterprise infrastructure, platforms and applications.
 * Strong understanding of recognised security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST and CIS Controls.
 * Experience delivering security improvements, security transformation initiatives or complex security programmes.
 * Ability to balance security requirements with business objectives.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Experience influencing technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.

 * Experience within financial services or another regulated industry.
 * Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent.
 * Experience supporting cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation or large-scale technology change programmes.

## Description

This is a senior technical security role for someone who enjoys working across cloud, infrastructure, applications and business change programmes.

You will act as a trusted security advisor to technology, engineering and business teams, influencing the design of secure solutions and helping shape the future direction of information security across the organisation.

This is not a purely governance or compliance-focused position. We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement.
What you'll do

 * Provide expert security consultancy across technology, engineering, architecture and business teams.
 * Support projects and programmes by identifying security risks and recommending practical solutions.
 * Review solution designs, technical architectures, cloud services and system integrations.
 * Drive the implementation and continual improvement of security controls across applications, infrastructure and cloud environments.
 * Assess vulnerabilities, review penetration testing results and support remediation activities.
 * Monitor emerging threats and security trends, helping the business respond proactively.
 * Contribute to the development and enhancement of security standards, policies and governance frameworks.
 * Support the ongoing maturity of our Information Security Management System (ISMS).
 * Lead security initiatives and improvement programmes.
 * Mentor colleagues and promote security best practice across the organisation.


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