Security Design Consultant

HCLTech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join their Security Consultancy and Design team. This role involves developing secure solutions and understanding complex network architectures. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in identifying security threats and producing documented Security Designs. The position operates in a hybrid model, requiring at least two days at the office each week. Optional experience in security management certifications and industry standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and design secure solutions.
• Experience in deconstructing network architecture.
• Skill in identifying and mitigating security threats.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple cyber security projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Articulate security designs to all stakeholders.

Skills

Developing secure solutions

Deconstructing solution/network architecture

Identifying and mitigating threats

Interpreting threats into risks

Communicating technical concepts

Producing Security Designs

Weighing risks and benefits

Managing multiple projects

Tools

ISO 27000 series

PCI DSS

COBIT

NIST

OWASP

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

CEH

OSCP

Job description

Job Details

Security Consultant

Location: Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Bristol

Hybrid mode – 2 days per week (Work from client location)

Working Pattern

Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at our office location.

About This Opportunity

Our Security Consultancy and Design team are continuing their search for Cyber Security Consultants who have a broad knowledge of Cyber Security domains and controls working across a wide range of computing platforms. Join our Chief Security Office here at client as we build the bank of the future.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop, design secure solutions and produce a Security Design documenting the controls.
• The ability to deconstruct a solution / network architecture.
• Ability to identify and mitigate against threats and vulnerabilities associated with proposed solutions and evaluate the soundness of solutions using industry standard practices (e.g., STRIDE, MITRE).
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret threats into Risks, using your knowledge and experience to assist the business in assessing likelihood and impact.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Skills to produce and articulate Security Designs to all collaborators within the project and business.
• Comfortable weighing the risks and benefits of competing Security design options.
• Comfortable working on multiple challenging projects simultaneously.

Optional Experience

• Awareness of industry related security standards such as ISO 27000 series, PCI DSS, COBIT, NIST, OWASP.
• Certifications in Security Management such as CISSP / CISM / CCSP or equivalent.
• Certifications in technical Security domains such as CEH / OSCP or equivalent.
• Experience of Public and or Private cloud environments.

Equal Opportunity

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