IT Security Consultant

Netcompany; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Health care via Vital

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Professional certifications supported

Retail discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Netcompany is seeking an experienced IT Security Consultant to guide security posture across the UK business and client projects. You will oversee data protection, threat prevention, audits, and security improvements while mentoring staff and aligning with national and international standards.

You will train teams, run internal audits, and drive accreditation efforts such as IPSA. The role focuses on risk identification, strategy development, and ensuring business continuity across programmes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an IT security management role.
• In-depth knowledge of IT security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Familiarity with UK security policy and standards.
• Experience of ISO27001, CE+, Secure by Design, JSP 440 and JSP 604.
• Familiarity with security products and evaluating their performance.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and database security.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud security, Microsoft 365 Security, and Compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify potential security risks to our IT systems.
• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies and measures.
• Monitor and analyse security metrics to proactively address emerging risks.
• Upgrade existing security systems or design new ones tailored to our needs.
• Conduct regular security audits and simulate breaches to test response protocols.
• Manage disaster recovery plans and ensure business continuity in case of security incidents.
• Secure weak points in our IT infrastructure and maintain compliance with international and national network security standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Train and supervise IT security staff, fostering a culture of security awareness within the organisation.
• Support customer organisations with defining, improving and managing their security posture.
• To guide an oversee IPSA accreditation
• To provide support to the Personnel and Facilities Security Managers
• Provide oversight for security posture within UK business

Skills

IT security management

Security policies

ISO27001

Security standards

Cloud security

CISSP/CISM

Job description

Netcompany is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, recognised for disrupting the marketplace and helping to transform the IT sector. We deliver IT Transformation and Delivery services to some of the most well-known organisations in the UK and can count 18% of the FTSE 100 as clients, delivering services across several different sectors.

Netcompany have ambitious growth plans for the next few years and will continue to win and deliver multi-million-pound projects, offering a fantastic opportunity for all members of staff to grow with us and carve out a challenging, successful and rewarding career

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Consultant to join our team to support our customers defining and managing their security posture and to also work internally on security improvement projects within our organisation.

As an IT Security Consultant within Netcompany, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding all aspects of our the UK company’s computer security. Part of your primary role will be to ensure that our data and information systems are protected against unauthorised access, deliberate attack, corruption, and theft.

In parallel the role will also require the IT Security Consultant to support our customers as required on improving, managing and monitoring their security posture.

You will work closely with personnel and physical security as well as various departments within the UK business to ensure that our security processes meet the highest standards. Your role will also involve training and mentoring staff on IT security practices, running internal audits, and staying up-to-date with the latest security standards and industry best practices to continuing building our security culture. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and identify potential security risks to our IT systems.
• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies and measures.
• Monitor and analyse security metrics to proactively address emerging risks.
• Upgrade existing security systems or design new ones tailored to our needs.
• Conduct regular security audits and simulate breaches to test response protocols.
• Manage disaster recovery plans and ensure business continuity in case of security incidents.
• Secure weak points in our IT infrastructure and maintain compliance with international and national network security standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Train and supervise IT security staff, fostering a culture of security awareness within the organisation.
• Support customer organisations with defining, improving and managing their security posture.
• To guide an oversee IPSA accreditation
• To provide support to the Personnel and Facilities Security Managers
• Provide oversight for security posture within UK business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT security management – 5+ years in role
• In-depth knowledge of IT security principles, practices, and technologies
• In-depth knowledge of key UK security policy and standards.
• Experience of ISO27001, CE+, Secure by Design, JSP 440 and JSP 604.
• Familiarity with security products and evaluating their performance.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and database security.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven experience in delivering IPSA accreditation to organisations.
• Ability to guide and support all Security function activity.
• Demonstrable experience in pragmatically applying security policy to build a positive security culture.
• Proven experience of delivering security improvements within a customer organisation, (UK MOD and Government Departments are of particular interest).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud security, Microsoft 365 Security, and Compliance policies.

Additional Information

Netcompany Academy

Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen.

As you progress through the content, you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers.

Benefits include

• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

Company information

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us. We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].