Senior IT Security Consultant

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior IT Security Consultant to join our team to support our customers in defining and managing their security posture and to work on internal security projects within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, treat, and monitor security risks to IT systems
• Conduct threat assessments and maintain threat awareness
• Design and assist with the implementation of proportionate security controls
• Collaborate on the design of new systems to ensure security by design
• Develop and report on security metrics to effectively manage risk
• Upgrade existing security systems or design new ones tailored to business needs
• Conduct security audits, controls tests, and assurance exercises
• Ensure compliance with customer, international, and national security standards and regulations
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Share knowledge and expertise, fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization and with our customers
• Support customer organizations with defining, improving, and managing their security posture
• Provide support to the IT, Personnel, and Facilities Security Managers including incident response and security helpdesk assistance

Requirements

• Proven experience in IT security
• Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and privacy by design
• Experience with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO27001, CE+, COBIT, NIST800-53)
• Experience in security by design, DevSecOps, etc.
• General knowledge of IT architecture (e.g., networking, databases, operating systems)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and willingness to learn
• Demonstrable experience in pragmatically applying security policies, standards, and patterns to build secure products and a positive security culture
• Proven experience of delivering security improvements within a large organization (Regulated industries, UK Defence, and government departments are of particular interest)
• Certifications such as CISMP, COMPTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM. You may be actively working towards these or can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience
• Knowledge of the NCSC cloud security principles and experience with a particular cloud vendor such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of HM government standards and processes including NCSC Guidance, GovS007, SAF, JSP 440, and JSP 453 is helpful but not essential

Nice to Have

• Experience with additional security certifications and frameworks

We Offer

• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities, and health and well-being services
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another

About the Company

Join Netcompany in leveraging technological innovations to foster societal transformation. As one of the fastest-growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe while evolving the next generation of IT consulting.

Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from product design and engineering, digital strategy, data services & management (Machine Learning and AI), cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility, and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in the UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland, and Vietnam.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us. We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Workplace: Leeds, United Kingdom