IT Security Consultant - Harrington Boyd : Job Details

IT Security Consultant

On client sites when required

£50,000 - £65,000

We are searching for an IT Security Consultant that will play a key role in safeguarding the digital assets and systems for clients by designing and implementing security strategies. Your work will focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Developing and implementing cyber security strategies aligned with client requirements and industry standards.
• Creating robust security architectures to protect infrastructure, applications, and data across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Advising and guiding clients on emerging security threats and providing actionable insights to improve security posture.
• Leading the implementation of security solutions that prevent, detect, and respond to potential cyber threats.
• Collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver integrated security solutions and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
• Training and mentoring client teams and colleagues on the latest cyber security tools, techniques, and processes.

• Design and implementation of secure systems for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of security practices, including encryption, access controls, and incident management.
• Cyber threat analysis and vulnerability management, with expertise in identifying potential attack vectors and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Security framework and compliance knowledge, such as ISO 27001, NIST, or GDPR.
• Automation and orchestration of security processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in response to security incidents.
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection platforms (EPP).