Security Consultant

Fruition Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive technology firm is seeking a Security Consultant to enhance their Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within a complex environment. This contract position, lasting 9 months, allows for remote work. The successful candidate will influence how security is embedded throughout project lifecycles, guiding teams in building secure solutions. Expertise in NIST CSF and application security is essential, alongside a pragmatic risk management approach in agile contexts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enhancing Secure SDLC processes in complex setups.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST CSF and secure-by-design principles required.
• Strong proficiency in managing cloud and platform security.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to the Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
• Embed security across delivery lifecycles as an Application Security Guardian.
• Review existing vulnerability management practices and tighten them.

Skills

Secure SDLC maturity improvement

NIST CSF understanding

Application security knowledge

Vulnerability management

Cloud security (AWS, Kubernetes)

Job description

Job title: Security Consultant

Location: UK Remote

Contract: 9 months, Outside IR35

Why Apply?

This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in strengthening an established Secure SDLC within a complex, large-scale environment. You'll work across application security and project delivery, influencing how security is embedded throughout the lifecycle and helping teams build solutions securely from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to the Secure Software Development Lifecycle, aligned to NIST CSF 2.0.
• Act as an Application Security / Project Guardian, embedding security across delivery lifecycles.
• Review and tighten existing vulnerability management practices.
• Define and document end-to-end security requirements in a clear, accessible format for delivery teams.
• Ensure security controls are applied at the right stage of projects, regardless of entry point.
• Bring together application, platform, cloud, and infrastructure security to ensure cohesive SDLC controls.
• Validate that back-end and platform security controls are correctly implemented and fit for purpose.
• Operate as a trusted internal security advisor, balancing risk, delivery timelines, and business objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience improving Secure SDLC maturity within complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of NIST CSF, application security, and secure-by-design principles.
• Experience working with ISMS environments.
• Hands‑on capability across vulnerability management, security assessments, and control validation.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical, delivery‑ready guidance.
• Experience working autonomously across multiple teams with competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of cloud and platform security (AWS, Kubernetes, APIs, IAM).
• Pragmatic approach to risk management in agile delivery environments.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.