Information Security Consultant

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm based in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant for a contract position in the defence sector. The successful candidate will embed security-by-design across digital engineering projects and perform threat modelling and security risk analysis. This role requires proven experience in managing security risks and strong communication skills. Candidates with or willing to obtain security clearance will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong background as an Information Security Consultant in complex environments.
• Experience in security architecture and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Digital Engineering teams to understand security requirements.
• Conduct threat modelling and security risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain reusable security patterns.

Skills

Information Security

Threat Modelling

Risk Management

Security Architecture

Communication Skills

Job description

Information Security Consultant (DV) - Contract - Lancashire - £competitive

Synergize Consulting are now hiring for an Information Security Consultant to work at a leading defence client on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will be required to embed security-by-design across digital engineering projects and cross-domain solutions within a highly secure defence environment aligned to the client's architecture processes.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Digital Engineering teams to understand programme objectives and security requirements.
• Map existing infrastructure and conduct threat modelling and security risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain reusable security patterns to support consistent, secure delivery.
• Maintain and manage project security risk registers in line with programme requirements.
• Validate compliance with security policies, standards, and control baselines.
• Conduct cross-domain threat modelling and risk assessments.

Experience Required

• A strong background and proven experience as an Information Security Consultant within complex or regulated environments.
• Strong experience within security architecture, threat modelling, and risk management.
• Experience embedding security into digital engineering or systems engineering projects.
• Strong abilities in managing security risks, and mapping existing threat risks and classifications.
• Demonstrable experience designing and assuring cross-domain or multi-classification solutions.
• Previous experience in the defence sector would be desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Due to the nature of the client, it would be an advantage for candidates to hold, or be eligible and willing to undergo a certain level of security clearance (DV).

If you are looking to take the next exciting step in your IT career, please send in your CV for immediate consideration.