Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Information Security Consultant is responsible for managing a portfolio of change activities to integrate Secure-by-Design principles within an organization. This remote role requires collaboration across various business and technology areas to effectively manage and mitigate cyber risks. The consultant will serve as the primary contact for InfoSec relationships and ensure alignment with security requirements throughout change initiatives. The position demands expertise in multiple security domains and a strong understanding of risk assessments and compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage InfoSec relationships with assigned change portfolio and act as the primary point of contact.
- Identify the need for additional InfoSec expertise from Security Architecture, Design, or Engineering and facilitate engagement.
- Provide security requirements and guidance to change activities to ensure alignment with Secure-by-Design principles.
- Ensure Threat Modelling is implemented across relevant programs, projects, and engineering efforts.
- Collaborate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to monitor risks, compliance, and assurance within the portfolio.
- Align with Security Culture teams on messaging and culture initiatives targeted at relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute actively to team objectives and tackle challenges collaboratively.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in at least two security domains from the following: Application Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, End-User Compute Security, IoT and ICU Security.
- Strong understanding and experience with risk assessments and compliance frameworks.
- Minimum 5 years in technology roles, with at least 2 years in security engineering or a similar security-focused role.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage complex security change portfolios.
- Desirable Qualifications: Microsoft/Azure Architecture certifications, British Computer Society Diploma, Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISK, CGEIT, CCAK, CCSK, or CCSP, Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title - Information Security Consultant
Position - Remote with infrequent site visit
Location - London, UK
Employment - Contract
Duration - 6 Months
Year of Experience - 5 years
Role Summary
The Change Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of change activities to embed Secure-by-Design principles into all initiatives. This role involves cross-organizational collaboration across multiple business and technology areas to support the mission of managing and reducing cyber risks effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage InfoSec relationships with assigned change portfolio and act as the primary point of contact.
- Identify the need for additional InfoSec expertise from Security Architecture, Design, or Engineering and facilitate engagement.
- Provide security requirements and guidance to change activities to ensure alignment with Secure-by-Design principles.
- Ensure Threat Modelling is implemented across relevant programs, projects, and engineering efforts.
- Collaborate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to monitor risks, compliance, and assurance within the portfolio.
- Align with Security Culture teams on messaging and culture initiatives targeted at relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute actively to team objectives and tackle challenges collaboratively.
Collaboration
Work closely with:
- Business Engagement teams
- InfoSec departments including Security Engineering, Architecture & Design, Transformation, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Technology and business teams such as Workplace Technology, Cloud Platform, and Development teams
Required Skills and Experience
Expertise in at least two security domains from the following: Application Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, End-User Compute Security, IoT and ICU Security. Strong understanding and experience with risk assessments and compliance frameworks. Minimum 5 years in technology roles, with at least 2 years in security engineering or a similar security-focused role. Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage complex security change portfolios.
Desirable Qualifications
Microsoft/Azure Architecture certifications
British Computer Society Diploma
Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISK, CGEIT, CCAK, CCSK, or CCSP
Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity