Lead Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading company is seeking an Interim Lead Cyber Security Consultant in London for a 6-month contract. As a hands-on leader, you will oversee cybersecurity strategy, drive security initiatives, ensure compliance, and engage with stakeholders across international trading environments. This hybrid role combines on-site leadership with strategic oversight in dynamic security landscapes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in InfoSec within global or regulated environments.
• Strong background in security frameworks like ISO27001 and NIST.
• Experience with hybrid/cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity strategy and operations for international trading.
• Drive cyber risk governance and strategic security improvements.
• Maintain compliance with frameworks and security policies.

Skills

Leadership

Cyber Risk Management

Security Frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

ISO27001

NIST

COBIT

NIS2

Tools

AWS

Azure

IAM

Encryption

PKI

Job description

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? Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)

? Contract: 6 months | Inside IR35

Cititec has partnered with a leading energy trading company who are seeking an Interim Lead Cyber Security Consultant to oversee its cybersecurity strategy and operations. This London-based role requires a hands-on leader to shape and deliver security initiatives across international trading environments, ensuring regulatory compliance, cyber resilience, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary InfoSec lead, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business
• Drive cyber risk awareness, governance, and strategic security improvements
• Lead the design and maintenance of the ISMS in alignment with ISO27001
• Support compliance with regulatory frameworks, including NIST and NIS2
• Embed security into enterprise and cloud architecture (AWS/Azure)
• Maintain security policies, resilience plans, and data protection strategies
• Guide responses to emerging threats and align security with business priorities

Key Requirement:

• Proven InfoSec leadership with experience in global or regulated environments
• Strong background in security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, COBIT, NIS2)
• Technical understanding of IAM, encryption, PKI, and data protection
• Experience with hybrid and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
• Confident communicator with a track record of stakeholder influence
• Experience within the Financial, Energy or Commodity trading industry