Senior Security Consultant (Platform Security Engineer) - Permanent
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£48,500
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2135 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and RiverSafe is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2135 Cyber security professionals Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you a security engineer who loves working with clients as much as you love the technical craft? We're growing our security practice at RiverSafe and looking for a Senior Security Consultant to join us in a hands-on, client-facing role.
The Role:
This isn't a back-office position. You'll sit at the intersection of security consulting, cloud engineering, and DevSecOps - delivering real technical outcomes for clients while also shaping proposals, driving presales, and growing accounts.
What you'll be doing:
- Delivering security assessments, gap analyses, and maturity reviews across cloud and platform environments
- Designing and implementing security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines and championing DevSecOps practices
- Leading client workshops and presenting findings to technical and executive audiences
- Supporting the full presales cycle - from qualification through to proposal and award
- Contributing to detection engineering, SIEM strategy, and SOC governance
What you'll bring:
- Strong cloud security experience across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
- Hands-on with Terraform, Kubernetes, and IaC security
- DevSecOps mindset - CI/CD, SAST/DAST, shift-left security
- Identity & access security - Zero Trust, RBAC, MFA, SSO
- Client-facing confidence - you can present to a CISO as comfortably as a developer
- Familiarity with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS/Azure security, CKS) are a bonus, but breadth across domains matters more than any single credential.
London / Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office / client site is required.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Cyber security professionals (SOC 2135) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~30k in sample- Middle half £43,680–69,316
- Median £51,376
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. RiverSafe holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2135 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.