Security Consultant

IBM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is looking for a Security Consultant Associate to analyze security requirements and design solutions. This role involves collaborating with clients and teams, gaining hands-on experience in various security areas like access management and vulnerability analysis. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and exposure to programming. The position offers significant learning opportunities and a chance to be part of a dynamic consultancy environment, with a focus on real-world security challenges.

Qualifications

• Exposure to security domains like Identity & Access Management.
• Understanding of application and mobile development security concepts.
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, C/C++, etc.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to identify and design security solutions.
• Support the design cycle from requirements to implementation.
• Gain hands-on experience in security processes and architectures.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Data Security

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Programming languages (Java, Python, etc.)

Education

2:1 Bachelor's Degree in STEM, Economics, or Statistics

Tools

Network security tools

Job description

Overview

Want to put your tech skills to work protecting real-world assets and solving major security challenges? As a Security Consultant Associate, you'll help analyse business and technical requirements, support enterprise-wide access management processes, and advise clients on how to secure their most valuable data and IP. You'll be part of a collaborative security team, learning fast and jumping in wherever you can deliver value.

What You'll Work On as an Associate Infrastructure Specialist

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to identify security requirements and help design the right security solutions
• Participate throughout the design cycle - from requirements and architecture through implementation
• Support the development of secure processes, systems, and applications
• Gain hands‑on experience across different platforms, technologies, and security architectures
• Learn and contribute to areas like access management, vulnerability analysis, and security operations

Possible Roles

• Security Consultant-Data Security
• Security Consultant-Security Strategy, Risk & Compliance Services
  • Familiarity with network design, network security, authentication, authorization, and encryption standards

Qualifications

• Exposure to at least one security domain such as Identity & Access Management, Data Security, Infrastructure and Endpoint Security, SIOC, or Security Strategy, Risk & Compliance
• Understanding of security concepts across application development, mobile development, software engineering, and identity technologies
• Experience or exposure to programming languages such as Java, Python, C/C++, Ruby, Go/Golang, Bash, or C#
• Awareness of network security tools used for scanning, monitoring, intrusion detection, anomaly detection, and firewall management

Professional Skills

• Outcome-focused and resilient – able to stay adaptable in changing environments
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to work through complex problems
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and communicate clearly
• Growth mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn across different security areas
• Flexibility to contribute wherever needed to deliver value

Required Education Qualifications

Predicted a 2:1 Bachelor's Degree or achieved in a STEM, Economics, Statistical degree or similar.

Eligibility Requirements

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, all applicants must hold British Nationality, UK work permit or visa valid for a two-year period prior to applying along with at least 5 years UK residency and preferably 10 years.

About IBM Consulting

The Client Innovation Centre (CIC) is an innovative and exciting part of IBM. A fast‑paced and dynamic business built to deliver high‑value technical services to world‑renowned clients. All of our employees work in a consultancy environment on a variety of exciting projects across a range of sectors. Every project has its own unique working environment - this enables our employees to build their experience, skillset and network. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? As an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customised systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world's technology leader.