Security Consultant

Security Consultant - H&PS Focus Location: Manchester (Remote-first, approx 2 days a month in office) Salary: Up to £60,000 + Package NOTE: Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC). Are you a security professional looking to work on complex, large-scale programmes where cybersecurity is built into the heart of technology delivery? We're seeking a Security Consultant to help organisations reduce cyber risk across critical projects, working with modern technologies and diverse technical environments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering security assurance, risk management, and secure-by-design outcomes across cloud, infrastructure, networking, and application environments. What You'll Be Doing

• Embed security requirements and controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct threat modelling activities and identify appropriate security controls.
• Support risk assessments, assurance activities, and security governance processes.
• Define logging, monitoring, and detection requirements for operational environments.
• Develop security requirements for suppliers, procurement activities, and third-party engagements.
• Translate security standards, regulations, and policies into practical delivery requirements.
• Validate security controls through testing, configuration reviews, and technical investigations.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure security is integrated from design through to operation. What We're Looking For
• 2+ years' commercial experience within cyber security, information security, security assurance, security architecture, or security consulting roles.
• Strong technical knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
• Public Cloud
• Application Security
• Networking
• On-Prem Infrastructure
• Understanding of threat modelling, risk analysis, and security control frameworks.
• Experience working across cloud, hybrid, third-party, and complex technology environments.
• Ability to make evidence-based security recommendations and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with recognised security frameworks and governance practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. If you're looking for a role where you can influence security outcomes, work with modern technologies, and develop your consulting career in a supportive, high-performing environment, apply today or reach out directly to Sarah McMahon for a confidential conversation.