Information Security Consultant

Infosec Consultant

Our client within the FS space requires a Contract IT Security Consultant with broad experience across GRC & Incident Response - Third Party Risk, DLP & reviewing current Incident Response function. This would suit someone who has worked within lean Cyber & Tech functions and required to be hands on.

• Day Rate: £425 - £450pd
• IR35 Status: Outside
• Duration: 3 months
• Travel: Remote
• Working 4 days a week

This Infosec Consultant will have the following previous experience:

• Providing end-to-end infosec consultancy across projects, maintaining oversight of security requirements, supporting risk management processes, and ensuring alignment with standards such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials +
• Lead and support ad hoc third-party risk assessments, supplier contract reviews, and ensure vendor security aligns with internal and regulatory expectations.
• Design and drive implementation plans for key initiatives, including Data Loss Prevention and uplift of production system monitoring capabilities.
• Support the development of a strategic security roadmap, identifying control gaps, planning remediation, and overseeing hardening activities in collaboration with internal teams and MSPs.
• Work closely on cloud security, including Microsoft Azure across two tenancies, contributing to configuration reviews, technical control improvements, and hardening reviews.
• Assist with incident response process improvements, including reviewing and formalising procedures, prompting engagement from relevant teams, and helping establish a more robust and proactive IR capability.