Cyber Security Consultant

QBE Insurance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance firm is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to manage security risks in a hybrid workplace. The role involves conducting security assessments for IT projects, advising stakeholders, and ensuring secure practices are embedded in operations. Successful candidates will have a background in network security and experience in cloud technologies like Azure or AWS. A passion for staying ahead of cyber threats and building trusted relationships is essential. Join a dynamic team to contribute to a resilient future.

Benefits

Flexible working

Collaborative environment

Opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity domains and hands-on knowledge of cloud environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CISM, or SABSA are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assessments for IT and business projects.
• Partner with security architecture teams.
• Develop non-functional security requirements.
• Conduct security risk assessments.
• Advise and influence stakeholders.
• Support strategic security initiatives.
• Handle BAU incidents and requests.

Skills

Experience carrying out 'Secure by Design' assessments

Good understanding of network security

Identify systems' vulnerabilities

Deep technical knowledge for business solutions

Curiosity and adaptability

Resilience under pressure

Focus on outcomes

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

Primary Details

Time Type : Full time

Worker Type : Employee

Cyber Security Consultant

Permanent

London / Hybrid

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The opportunity

We're hiring a Cyber Security Consultant on a permanent, full-time basis based in London, where you'll help shape how cyber and information security risks are understood and managed across our business.

This is your chance to be part of a global team that's always one step ahead - keeping QBE safe, secure, and resilient in a fast-moving digital world.

Your new role

This is a hands-on, collaborative role where your curiosity and technical insight will help drive real change. Reporting to the Cyber Security Lead, you'll work across teams and borders to ensure security is built into everything we do; from day-to-day operations to major transformation projects.

Main responsibilities

• Leading security assurance, assessments, and advisory for IT and business projects (both Cloud and On-Prem), aligned to NIST 800-53 standards.
• Partnering with security architecture and other teams to define and embed security patterns and controls.
• Developing non-functional security requirements and guiding their integration into solution designs.
• Conducting security risk assessments and rmending effective mitigations.
• Advising and influencing stakeholders to correct nonpliant processes.
• Supporting strategic global and regional security initiatives and their rollout.
• Handling BAU incidents, service requests, and change requests.

About You

You're someone who thrives on solvingplex problems and staying ahead of cyber threats. You're skilled in stakeholder engagement- building trusted relationships,municating with non-technical audiences, and sharing insights, rmendations, and emerging trends in a way that drives informed decisions.

Skills you'll need

• Experience carrying out 'Secure by Design' assessments.
• Good understanding of network security
• Assess where systems or processes may be vulnerable and proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Apply deep technical knowledge in a way that supports practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Stay curious and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Remain resilient under pressure while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Focus on oues and follow through on problem-solving from start to finish.

Bonus points if you bring

• Experience with AppSec and DevSecOps.
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure, AWS, and / or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with standards like ISO2700X, ISO31000, NIST800, PCI-DSS.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CISM, or SABSA.

Why QBE?

At My Best

"At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best... It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back."

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive and supports flexible working. We are big enough to make an impact, small enough to feel like a friendly workplace.

With more than 13,000 people in 27 countries, we offer a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and communities, we encourage you to apply. Click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a Talent Acquisition team member will be in contact if you meet the requirements.

We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity : QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Job ID 340790