Security Consultant

Role Title: Security Consultant
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 30th November 2026
Rate: £450p/d via Umbrella
Location: Knutsford (3 Days per Week Onsite)

Role Brief:

We are seeking an experienced Security Consultant to support the delivery of secure and resilient technology solutions across enterprise environments. The role involves identifying security risks, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing effective controls to protect systems, applications, and data.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk reviews
• Design and recommend security controls and best practices
• Support or perform penetration testing activities and remediation planning
• Advise on secure architecture across networks, systems, and applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security into project life cycles
• Produce clear reports and documentation for technical and non-technical audiences

Skills and Experience

A CISSP certification is desirable, with additional certifications such as CISM, CEH, OSCP, or Security+ considered beneficial.

Candidates should have hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Computer networking - protocols, segmentation, and secure design
• Application security - secure coding and vulnerability management
• Cryptography (desirable) - encryption and key management principles
• Penetration testing - identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities
• Databases - securing data and access controls
• Operating systems (Linux and Windows) - system hardening and security practices

Desirable Tools

• MS Office - reporting and documentation
• Confluence - knowledge management and collaboration
• Jira - task and issue tracking

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused approach

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