IT Security Consultant

La Fosse; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Contract IT Security Consultant to join their Cyber Transformation Programme. This role involves leading cyber security initiatives, bridging business and IT functions, and providing expert guidance on industry frameworks. The consultant will work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation while supporting larger programs. The position requires a commitment of 2 days a week in the Central London office.

Qualifications

• Lead cyber security initiatives and support larger programs.
• Bridge business and IT functions to embed security in digital initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on industry frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in IT security operations.
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable security tasks.
• Advise on architecture, access, and data protection improvements.

Skills

Cyber Security

Stakeholder Alignment

Risk Mitigation

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

CIS

CSA CCM

Job description

IT Security Consultant

A Global Financial Services firm requires a Contract IT Security Consultant to join their Cyber Transformation Programme consulting across SOC,Vulnerability Management& BCDR.

• Day Rate: £500-£540pd
• IR35 Status: Outside
• 6 months
• Trave: 2 days a week in Central London Office

This IT Security Consultant will have the following previous experience:

• Lead cyber security initiatives, support larger programs, and drive continuous improvement in IT security operations aligned with strategic goals and risk mitigation.
• Bridge business and IT functions to embed security in digital initiatives, ensuring compliance, stakeholder alignment, and informed, risk-based decision-making.
• Translate regulatory and business requirements into actionable security tasks, develop business cases, and assess change impacts for effective control implementation
• Provide expert guidance on industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, CSA CCM), support GRC processes, and advise on architecture, access, and data protection improvements.
• Expertise across SOC, IAM, Vulnerability Management & BCDR