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# Security Consultant

- **Company:** Huntress - Bracknell
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Salary:** £117,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Network Architecture, Open Web Application Security, PCI Data Security Standards, Cloud Platform System
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/security-consultant-city-edinburgh/2780555681-2/

## About the Role

* Proven background delivering security consultancy services, including threat modelling, secure design and influencing security decisions
 * Strong understanding of cloud-native platforms and modern architectures
 * Experience applying a security-led approach rather than infrastructure-led responses
 * Strong risk-based mindset with the ability to link threats, risks and controls across end-to-end systems
 * Practical knowledge of security controls and their implementation
 * Experience working with security standards and regulatory frameworks such as PCI DSS and data protection requirements
 * Strong end-to-end security design capability
 * Ability to demonstrate ownership and contribution to security decisions within projects

Desirable Experience:

 * Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, COBIT, NIST and OWASP
 * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH or OSCP
 * Experience working within public and/or private cloud environments

## Description

We are currently supporting a client in the search for an experienced Security Consultant to support their Cyber Security function. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-profile security consultancy and design team, contributing to the delivery of secure-by-design solutions across a large-scale transformation portfolio., The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping security strategy, assessing cyber risks and ensuring robust security controls are embedded across modern technology platforms and cloud-native environments., * Develop secure solution designs and produce detailed security design documentation

 * Review and deconstruct solution and network architectures to identify security risks
 * Conduct threat modelling and assess vulnerabilities using industry-standard methodologies such as STRIDE and MITRE
 * Translate technical threats into business risks, supporting stakeholders with likelihood and impact assessments
 * Provide clear security guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Support security decision-making across multiple concurrent projects
 * Evaluate and recommend appropriate security controls and design approaches
 * Ensure security standards and regulatory requirements are considered throughout delivery lifecycles


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