Senior or Principal Security Consultant (Risk Management)

Logiq; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with car allowance

Up to 10% performance bonus

Access to EV scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth pathways

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior or Principal Security Consultant for cyber risk management. The ideal candidate will lead workshops, produce technical assessments, and communicate with various stakeholders. Strong knowledge of cyber security standards is essential, alongside relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Competitive, negotiable salary with performance bonuses and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in various security domains and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and security certifications.
• Experience in business growth and bid development.
• Experience with MOD security frameworks JSP 604, JSP 440, JSP 902 and DEFCON 659A.
• Bid development experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead client workshops to gather business requirements.
• Produce risk assessments and solution architecture documents.
• Support clients with secure system development.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Defensive Cyber

Enterprise Architecture

Secure Systems

Network & Cloud Security

System Hardening

Cryptographic Controls (PKI, Data at Rest/In Transit)

Protective Monitoring

Security Auditing

ISO 27000 series

NIST Cyber Security & Risk Management Frameworks

NCSC CAF

Education

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)

IEng or CEng registration with a UK Engineering body

Chartership through the British Computer Society

Job description

Senior or Principal Security Consultant (Risk Management)

Logiq is a fast‑growing technology company providing cutting‑edge solutions to high‑risk clients across the private and public sector. With rapid growth in our Security Capability, we are looking for experienced Security Consultants to join our team.

Cyber Risk Management Overview

Cyber risk management ensures that organisations can anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber incidents, aligning security efforts with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. It involves applying risk‑based decision‑making to ensure security measures are proportionate to the threats faced.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful projects that drive efficiency and innovation across diverse sectors.
• Access professional development pathways tailored to your career ambitions.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptionally capable Security Consultant to join the Risk Management team within the Security Practice. You will engage across Security Engineering and Assurance tasks, lead day‑to‑day client interface, enhance customer relationships, and support bids and presales where necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead workshops and engage with business leaders, obtaining business‑focused requirement specifications and definitions.
• Produce technical risk assessments and solution architecture documents.
• Operate in a customer‑friendly role, supporting clients through secure system development and complex system security management.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Experience and Skills

Your experience will include:

• Expertise in Defensive Cyber, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Systems, Network & Cloud Security, System Hardening, Cryptographic Controls (PKI, Data at Rest/In Transit), Protective Monitoring, and Security Auditing.
• Strong understanding of ISO 27000 series, NIST Cyber Security & Risk Management Frameworks, NCSC CAF, and other industry standards.
• Familiarity with NCSC guidance and legacy Information Assurance standards.
• Experience with MOD security frameworks including JSP 604, JSP 440, JSP 902, and DEFCON 659A.
• Experience in business growth and bid development is desirable.

What We’re Looking for

• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or another industry‑recognised cyber security certification.
• Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) – highly desirable.
• Chartered or Principal status via the UK Cyber Security Council for Risk Management.
• IEng or CEng registration with a UK Engineering body.
• Chartership through the British Computer Society.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary (Negotiable based on experience) plus car allowance and up to 10% performance bonus.
• 10% discretionary bonus.
• Access to EV scheme and private health care.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Fantastic company culture and additional paid leave for reservists and CFAV.
• Access to professional growth pathways within our consultancy services.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Logiq is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Our decision‑making is based solely on merit, qualifications, and suitability for the role, without regard to gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, race, religion, or national background.

Additional Information

Flexible working is available, including part‑time/term‑time patterns. We welcome applications from Reservists, Veterans, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers as part of our Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme commitments.