Security Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading UK banking group is seeking a Security Consultant to analyze security risks and develop effective strategies. In this role, you will work alongside security experts to define product backlogs and ensure a robust security environment across the organization. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in evaluating security controls and relevant certifications. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and interaction with various stakeholders across the bank.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating security controls and identifying potential threats across systems and networks.
• Awareness of industry standards such as ISF Standard of Good Practice (SOGP) and CIS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the product backlog and analyse security information.
• Provide advice on managing and solving security risks.
• Develop security strategies aligned with business needs.

Skills

Evaluating security controls

Identifying potential threats

Strong communication skills

Understanding of Agile methodologies

Education

Security+ certification

CySA+ certification

Relevant degree

Job description

Join us as a Security Consultant

• This key role will see you working with the domain lead to define the product backlog and analyse a broad range of security information
• As our Security Consultant, you’ll be providing advice and guidance on the best course of action needed to manage and solve security risks
• As well as the opportunity to enhance your security knowledge, you’ll also be exposed to a wide range of stakeholders across the wider bank

What you'll do

Using your broad knowledge of security specialisms together with an appreciation of franchise strategies and objectives, you’ll be helping the wider bank to ensure a robust security environment across our centres of excellence and domains.

We’ll look to you to develop appropriate security strategies by understanding the needs and demands of the customer and business, while making sure that organisational system health and security are maintained and, improved where possible.

You’ll also be:

• Acting as the interface with security experts when needed
• Enabling a culture of continuous improvement, promoting the benefits of security and working closely with teams to reinforce the robustness of the domain
• Analysing business requirements, technical solutions or processes to identify security related risks and providing guidance on how they can be managed effectively
• Making sure that decisions made are based on robust data, return on investment and value measures that demonstrate thoughtful and intelligent cost management
• Building relationships with colleagues across the bank to ensure decisions are commercially focused and create long term value for the organisation

The skills you'll need

• Experience in evaluating security controls and identifying potential threats across systems and networks
• Awareness of industry standards and best practice, including ISF Standard of Good Practice (SOGP) and Centre for Internet Security (CIS)
• Relevant security certification such as Security+, CySA+, or relevant degree preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of change management processes and Agile methodologies