Information Security Consultant

Job Title: Information Security Consultant

Location: London

Salary: £70,000

Key Skills: ISO27001, Security Audit, Security Incident Management, Penetration Testing, SOC, Compliance

The Company

A Global Retail giant with its UK Headquarters based in London is looking for an Information Security Consultant to join their team in an exciting new role. This is an organization that is a leader within its sector and offers its employees the opportunity to grow and develop within a fast paced and collaborative environment, through an abundance of training and professional development.

The role

As an Information Security Consultant, you will hold a blended role that gives you exposure to so much more than just Compliance and Procedures. Within this role, you will act as a Consultant to internal business units to advise and guide them on IT Security, ensuring that teams, departments, and personal remain secure at all times. You should be able to engage with Senior Management and Executives to provide detailed consultancy around Security Incidents, Technical advisory, and Incident Management, so having a strong technical understanding of different Threats is essential. Additionally, you will ensure that regular Audits are scheduled and maintained as well as proactively managing the ISMS and regularly liaising with 3^rd party vendors including their Pen Testing Partner.

Information Security Consultant Overview

It is essential for this person to have a strong technical IT background whether that be through Networking, Penetration Testing, or SOC as this will become useful in order to take a wider view of Security Incidents and what may be the route cause of the issue. Whilst it is important to have an understanding of ISO and some Consultative experience, you will be given training and support in order to further your learning in these areas. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment in which your opinion is truly valued and relied upon to ensure continual development within the IT function and wider business.

Skills / Experience required for the Information Security Consultant

• Strong Technical background – Networking, Penetration Testing, Security Operations
• Incident Management
• ISO27001
• ISMS
• Experience with conducting Audits and ensuring compliance with existing policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally

If you are a Technical IT or Security Professional looking to take the next step in the career within a market leading organization that truly relies on your decision making and expertise, then this is a fantastic role for you. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team that offers you the opportunity to continually develop in your career both personally and professionally.

Get in touch to find out more about what this fantastic position could offer you.