Senior Security Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Insight Enterprises is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator helping organizations accelerate transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. With a 35-year foundation in hardware and software supply chain augmenting our deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions to achieve extraordinary results.

We are looking for a Senior Security Consultant to work in our area of the EMEA Services Delivery function.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing secure-by-design solutions, with a strong emphasis on data protection technologies such as Microsoft Purview and cloud security solutions like Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.

You will bring a comprehensive understanding of threat and vulnerability management, cloud security capabilities, and the ability to navigate various cybersecurity domains beyond product specialisation.

So, if this is of interest to you then we would be keen to hear from you!

This role we are offering is a Hybrid position; you will be expected to come into the office as part of your responsibilities.

As a Senior Security Consultant your Responsibilities are:

• Support teammates with issues and help them to find creative solutions to sometimes complex challenges.
• Engage in the pre-sale cycle and provide consultancy, including audits and assessments to support the sales team in their proposals.
• Design, build and configure solutions to address client needs and business drivers, ensuring they meet or exceed expectations.
• Use data protection solutions like Microsoft Purview to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information while following relevant regulations.
• Develop and implement cloud security strategies to protect cloud-based assets and applications, ensuring secure deployment and management in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Identify, assess, and manage threats and vulnerabilities to strengthen the organisation’s security posture.
• Apply industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, and NIS2 to guide security practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct incident management processes, implementing recovery strategies and disaster recovery plans to minimise the impact of security incidents.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring that security is a fundamental aspect of all software development processes.
• Stay informed about the latest security trends and technologies, providing insights and recommendations to enhance the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders at all levels, including technical teams and executive leadership, to align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives and address organisational challenges.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in cybersecurity consulting, with a focus on designing and implementing secure solutions.
• Proficient in data protection solutions, particularly Microsoft Purview.
• Strong background in cloud security, with experience in securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience working with SIEM solutions like Microsoft Sentinel.
• Have in-depth knowledge of industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, and NIS2.
• Experience in designing and implementing identity and authorization solutions.
• Proven record in incident management and disaster recovery processes.
• Familiarity with integrating security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of business problems and the role of cybersecurity in driving organizational growth.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) are highly desirable.
• Certifications in different vendor or technology related courses, like Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto.

About Insight:

We believe that by giving you the freedom to think big and empower you to reach your full potential, together we will achieve the best outcomes. Along with excellent benefits and a compelling reward package, we offer the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a high level of autonomy and creativity - there’s a reason our average employee tenure is over 6 years.

We strive to display our three core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony every day. They represent and drive who we are here at Insight and by doing so we are doing amazing things. Insight started in a garage in 1988, and it is through harnessing our three core values that two brothers, Eric and Tim Crown, steered Insight to the Fortune 500 company it is today. We are now a Global IT Services and Solutions business, enthusiastic about helping customers and the real people who sit behind them.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to achieving diversity and equality within our organisation. We seek out people from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply.

We will endeavour to contact you within five business days, should we feel your profile is a good match for this role. If you do not hear from us within this time, please presume that on this occasion, your application was not successful.

A full job description will be provided upon application.