Senior Information Security Consultant

Benchmark Capital Limited; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible office attendance

Job summary

Benchmark Capital Limited is seeking a Senior Information Security Consultant in Horsham to work across cloud, infrastructure, applications and business change programmes.

You will act as a trusted security adviser to technology, engineering and business teams, influencing secure solutions and helping shape the future direction of information security across the organisation. This role combines strong technical depth with commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Information Security, Cyber Security Consulting, Security Architecture or a similar senior security role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, particularly Azure and/or AWS environments.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert security consultancy across technology, engineering, architecture and business teams.
• Support projects and programmes by identifying security risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Review solution designs, technical architectures, cloud services and system integrations.
• Drive the implementation and continual improvement of security controls across applications, infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Assess vulnerabilities, review penetration testing results and support remediation activities.
• Monitor emerging threats and security trends, helping the business respond proactively.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of security standards, policies and governance frameworks.
• Support the ongoing maturity of our ISMS.
• Lead security initiatives and improvement programmes.
• Mentor colleagues and promote security best practice across the organisation.

Skills

Security governance

Cloud security

Stakeholder management

Security architectures

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Information Security Consultant

Department: Enterprise Technology

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Horsham

Reporting To: Samantha Newman

Description

This is a senior technical security role for someone who enjoys working across cloud, infrastructure, applications and business change programmes.

You will act as a trusted security advisor to technology, engineering and business teams, influencing the design of secure solutions and helping shape the future direction of information security across the organisation.

This is not a purely governance or compliance-focused position. We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do

• Provide expert security consultancy across technology, engineering, architecture and business teams.
• Support projects and programmes by identifying security risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Review solution designs, technical architectures, cloud services and system integrations.
• Drive the implementation and continual improvement of security controls across applications, infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Assess vulnerabilities, review penetration testing results and support remediation activities.
• Monitor emerging threats and security trends, helping the business respond proactively.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of security standards, policies and governance frameworks.
• Support the ongoing maturity of our Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Lead security initiatives and improvement programmes.
• Mentor colleagues and promote security best practice across the organisation.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Significant experience in Information Security, Cyber Security Consulting, Security Architecture or a similar senior security role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, particularly Azure and/or AWS environments.
• Experience securing enterprise infrastructure, platforms and applications.
• Strong understanding of recognised security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST and CIS Controls.
• Experience delivering security improvements, security transformation initiatives or complex security programmes.
• Ability to balance security requirements with business objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience influencing technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.

• Experience within financial services or another regulated industry.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation or large-scale technology change programmes.

Why join us

• Work on complex security challenges across a growing financial services business.
• Influence major technology and business transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced technology, security and leadership teams.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working and flexible approach to office attendance.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry certification support.