Senior Security Consultant: Zero Trust & XDR Architect

LRQA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global assurance provider in the UK is looking for a Principal Security Consultant to enhance its managed services. The role involves leading the design and implementation of security services, developing security architectures, and ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles. You will work collaboratively with clients and internal teams, delivering high-quality consultancy across various security domains. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managed services and hold relevant industry certifications.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in MSSP or managed services environments.
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft security solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness relevant to consultancy delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of security services.
• Develop reference architectures and target operating models.
• Provide oversight across multiple security engagements.

Skills

Complex security consultancy delivery

Microsoft security ecosystem

Zero Trust architecture

Security frameworks knowledge (NIST, ISO, etc.)

Stakeholder communication

Education

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CySA+ certifications

Microsoft security certifications (SC-100, SC-200, AZ-500)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Cloud

CrowdStrike products

Job description

A leading global assurance provider in the UK is looking for a Principal Security Consultant to enhance its managed services. The role involves leading the design and implementation of security services, developing security architectures, and ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles. You will work collaboratively with clients and internal teams, delivering high-quality consultancy across various security domains. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managed services and hold relevant industry certifications.