SFIA 5 Security Consultant | £400 per day (Inside IR35) | Remote | SC Cleared

Boost Talent are supporting a leading global consultancy in the search for an experienced SFIA 5 Security Consultant to join a high-profile government data platform programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant project, helping to design, assure and govern security controls across AWS-based cloud and data services within a highly regulated environment., * Design and implement security controls across AWS platform services.

• Provide security assurance throughout the project life cycle.
• Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Review solution and technical architectures, identifying risks and appropriate mitigations.
• Define security logging, monitoring and audit capabilities.
• Support governance, compliance and deployment sign-off activities.
• Work closely with architects, engineers and delivery teams to embed security-by-design principles.

• Strong experience designing and implementing AWS Security Architecture solutions.
• Expert knowledge of AWS IAM (Identity & Access Management).
• Experience securing data platforms using AWS Lake Formation.
• Proven experience conducting threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Experience reviewing architecture and solution designs from a security perspective.
• Strong understanding of cloud security controls and governance frameworks.
• Security assurance, compliance and risk management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.

Desirable Experience

• Previous Central Government or Public Sector experience.
• Knowledge of Government security standards and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud migration or data platform programmes.
• Agile delivery experience.
• Experience working across complex multi-supplier environments.