Information Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking an experienced IT Security Transformation Consultant for a 6-month contract in Canary Wharf. The role involves driving key cybersecurity initiatives, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. Candidates must have extensive experience in IT security consulting and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT security consulting or transformation roles.
• Proven delivery of complex, multi-site security projects globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead small-to-mid-sized cybersecurity projects end-to-end.
• Support larger programmes run by security architects and technical leads.
• Bridge business and IT security, embedding security in processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Cybersecurity Analysis

GRC Processes

DevSecOps

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response

Security Frameworks

Job description

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IT Security Transformation Consultant – Contract

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Location: Canary Wharf (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Join a leading bank's Cybersecurity Resilience Programme

About the Role:

We're seeking an experienced IT Security Transformation Consultant to drive and support key cybersecurity initiatives. You'll work across IT Security, Risk, Procurement, and Business teams to deliver security projects that align with strategic goals and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead small-to-mid-sized cybersecurity projects end-to-end.
• Support larger programmes run by security architects and technical leads.
• Bridge business and IT security, embedding security in processes and digital projects.
• Perform cybersecurity analysis, translating regulatory and business requirements into actionable tasks.
• Advise on frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, CSA CCM.
• Support GRC activities, including risk assessments and compliance monitoring.

Must-Have Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years in IT security consulting or transformation roles.
• Proven delivery of complex, multi-site security projects globally.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, CSA CCM).
• Strong understanding of GRC processes, vulnerability management, incident response, and SOC.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, secure SDLC, disaster recovery, and BCP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience navigating multicultural environments and cross-functional teams.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work onsite in Canary Wharf 50% of the time.
• Able to produce documentation and provide a thorough handover at project completion.