Security Technical Analyst

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Security Technical Analyst / Security Consulting Practitioner in London, with hybrid work (3 days in-office) across London, Birmingham, or Sheffield. The role focuses on shaping security strategies, designing robust solutions, and strengthening cyber resilience.

You will guide clients through business protection journeys, combining advisory insight with hands-on support in security operations, analysis, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency (P3) in Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
• Expertise in Security Strategy & Planning and Security Solution Development.
• Solid capability in Project Management (P2 - Intermediate).
• Strong analytical skills for complex security challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine security strategies aligned with business objectives and threats.
• Lead design of security solutions and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Deliver hands-on support for control deployment, vulnerability tracking, and technical issue analysis.
• Conduct security analysis, control reviews, and engineering support across tech platforms.
• Act as SME to manage team performance and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Security strategy & planning

Security solution development

Project management

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Title: Security Technical Analyst / Security Consulting Practitioner

Location: London, Birmingham, or Sheffield (Hybrid: 3 days per week in-office)

Contract Duration: 6 months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Consulting Practitioner to guide clients on their business protection journey by shaping security strategies, designing robust solutions, and strengthening cyber resilience. This is a dynamic role that blends strategic advisory with hands-on operational cyber support, perfect for a subject matter expert who excels at cross-functional collaboration and complex problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Consulting: Develop and refine security strategies that align seamlessly with business objectives and emerging cyber threats.
• Solution Design & Implementation: Lead the design of innovative security solutions and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Security Operations: Deliver hands-on support for control deployment, vulnerability tracking, technical issue analysis, and technology assessments.
• Analysis & Reporting: Conduct thorough security analysis, control reviews, and operational engineering support across various technology platforms.
• Team Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert to manage team performance, take responsibility for key decisions, and foster continuous improvement by sharing best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced proficiency (P3) in Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
• Demonstrated expertise in Security Strategy & Planning and Security Solution Development.
• Solid capability in Project Management (P2 - Intermediate).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate and resolve complex security challenges.