Information Security Consultant

• I’m working with one of the UK’s leading accountancy consultancies.Their IT/cyber divisions are growing exponentially, and my client is looking for is an information security consultant.

• They are currently working on a number of great projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a small security team within a large organisation, manage multiple clients with endless opportunities to progress your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT

• The information security consultant will be working with the national and global clients directly, travelling to client site in the UK.
• Use your expertise to support and contribute to typical deliveries such as: Design reviews, making sure the business adheres to security policies and frameworks (ISO27001)
• IT internal/external audit and Work across all business areas as well as 3rd party vendors to assess information security risk exposure.
• Working alongside Senior IT Auditors & Information Security consultants who are subject matter experts within consultancy globally and use this expertise to build credibility with clients.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR AN INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT

• Strong relationship building skills; act as a consultant & advisor to senior business leaders on the place of information security in their teams & projects including proposal of enhanced processes & policies.
• IT internal/external audit experience
• Good understanding of GDPR, PCI DSS and knowledge of ISO27001
• Vast experience in conducting report writing highlighting vulnerabilities to company managers and directors
• Perform internal and external security risk assessments.
• Have a good technical background (CISSP qualification is a bonus, not required)
• Inquisitive - able to ask questions of the business users in order to understand information security risk exposure
• At least 1-3 years’ experience within security (BIG 4/ consultancy experience is desirable)

BENEFITS OF BEING AN INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT

• Salary: £30-40k
• A company that is focused on developing their employee’s skills and qualifications (they have a dedicated floor purely for training resources).
• Be able to join a small security team within a large corporation and help build that team.