Principal Security Consultant

Experis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Security Consultant with substantial experience in cyber security, particularly in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model across client sites, conducting risk assessments and providing expert guidance on security standards. This role offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £80,000, along with flexible working options and benefits like a training budget and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Remote working flexibility

Training budget

Private healthcare

Collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and develop full ISMS frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance across security standards like NIST.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships.

Skills

Security assurance

Risk management

Accreditation

Education

CISSP

CISM

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

MSc in Cyber Security

Job description

Job Title

Principal Security Consultant

Location

Hybrid (South West client sites 2 days per week)

Salary

£70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits

Role Overview

Are you an experienced Senior or Principal Security Consultant looking for your next challenge? We are seeking experienced cyber security professionals with strong expertise in governance, risk and compliance (GRC), who can deliver complex projects and build trusted client relationships, to join a fast‑growth cyber consultancy delivering across Defence, Intelligence and Government.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of Defence and Public Sector assignments.
• Conduct risk assessments, ISO 27001 implementations, and develop full ISMS frameworks to support clients through accreditation.
• Provide expert guidance across standards such as NIST, CAF, and Secure by Design.
• Collaborate with technical teams, staying ahead of industry developments, contributing to tender responses, and helping to shape innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships as a highly client‑facing consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience in security assurance, accreditation, secure by design, and risk management.
• Recognised qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or an MSc in Cyber Security or a similar relevant topic.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Remote working flexibility.
• Training budget and private healthcare.
• A culture that values collaboration, growth, and well‑being.

How to Apply

To find out more, please respond to this advert with your up‑to‑date CV and supporting statement to set up an initial discussion.

Recruiter

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.