Senior IT Security Consultant

Netcompany

Leeds

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Health care via Vitaly

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Professional certifications supported

Retail discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Netcompany is seeking an experienced Senior IT Security Consultant to join our UK team and manage security posture for customers while contributing to internal security projects. You will advise staff and customers on IT security practices, stay current with industry standards, and communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

The successful candidate will demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, a proactive learning mindset, and the ability to collaborate with security

Qualifications

Proven IT security experience in complex environments.
Knowledge of GDPR and privacy by design.
Experience with security frameworks and standards (ISO27001, COBIT, NIST800-53).
Experience in security by design, DevSecOps, etc.
General IT architecture knowledge (networking, databases, OS).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
Experience applying security policies to build secure products and culture.
Proven delivery of security improvements in large organisations (UK Defence/government interest).
Certifications such as CISMP, COMPTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
Knowledge of NCSC cloud security principles with Azure/AWS/Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, treat and monitor security risks to IT systems.
Conduct threat assessments and maintain threat awareness.
Design and assist with implementation of proportionate security controls.
Collaborate on secure-by-design systems.
Develop and report security metrics to manage risk.
Upgrade existing security systems or design new ones.
Conduct security audits, controls tests and assurance exercises.
Ensure compliance with customer, international and national standards.
Prepare technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
Share knowledge and foster a culture of security awareness.
Support customer organisations in improving security posture.
Provide incident response support to IT, Personnel and Facilities Security Managers

Skills

IT security

Privacy by design

Security frameworks

Cloud security

Security governance

DevSecOps

ISO27001

CISSP

CISM

Education

CISSP / CISM / CISMP / CompTIA Security+

Relevant certifications

Job description

Join Netcompany in leveraging technological innovations to foster societal transformation.

As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting.

Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from product design and engineering, digital strategy, data services & management (Machine Learning and AI), cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IT security professional to join our team to support our customers defining and managing their security posture and to also work internally on security projects within our organisation.

As an Senior IT Security Consultant within Netcompany, you will be responsible for supporting our UK company’s computer security. In parallel the role will require the IT Security Senior Consultant to support our customers – whether that be helping us to deliver our products and services securely in alignment with our customers’ governance processes; or helping customers with their own security maturity journey.

You will work closely with our customers, security colleagues and various departments within the UK business to ensure security and privacy by design. Your role will involve assisting and advising staff and customers on IT security practices, internal and external assurance activities, and staying up-to-date with the latest security standards and industry best practices to continuing building our security culture. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate effectively and pragmatically with a diverse range of technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, assess, treat and monitor security risks to IT systems
Conduct threat assessments and maintain threat awareness
Design and assist with the implementation of proportionate security controls
Collaborate on the design of new systems to ensure security by design
Develop and report on security metrics to effectively manage risk
Upgrade existing security systems or design new ones tailored to business needs
Conduct security audits, controls tests and assurance exercises
Ensure compliance with customer, international and national security standards and regulation
Prepare technical documentation and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Share knowledge and expertise, fostering a culture of security awareness within the organisation and with our customers.
Support customer organisations with defining, improving and managing their security posture.
Provide support to the IT, Personnel and Facilities Security Managers including incident response and security helpdesk assistance

Qualifications

Proven experience in IT security
Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and privacy by design
Experience of security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO27001, CE+, COBIT, NIST800-53)
Experience in security by design, DevSecOps, etc
General knowledge of IT architecture e.g. networking, databases, operating systems
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and willingness to learn
Demonstrable experience in pragmatically applying security policies, standards and patterns to build secure products and a positive security culture.
Proven experience of delivering security improvements within a large organisation (Regulated industries, UK Defence and government departments are of particular interest).
Certifications such as CISMP, COMPTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM. You may be actively working towards these or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience.
Knowledge of the NCSC cloud security principles and experience with a particular cloud vendor such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of HM government standards and processes including NCSC Guidance, GovS007, SAF, JSP 440 and JSP 453 is helpful but not essential

Additional Information

Netcompany Academy

Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen.

As you progress through the content, you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers.

Must be willing to do UK based travel for projects.
Must have the right to work in the UK
Must be able to attain a UK Security Clearance

Benefits include

Private Medical Health care via Vitality
Pension contribution, Life Assurance
Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.