Application Security Consultant - Cryptography, SC clearance

Summary: The role of Application Security Consultant focuses on providing expertise in cryptography and data security for a high-profile client within a consultancy setting. The position requires SC clearance eligibility and involves working on a critical business program. The consultant will leverage their experience in application security to enhance the organization's security posture. This role is hybrid, allowing for both remote and on-site work in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide application security consulting within a large, complex organization.
• Utilize strong knowledge of cryptography, encryption, and data security.
• Oversee the life cycle of digital certificates and cryptographic keys.
• Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions.
• Utilize Hardware Security Module (HSM) in security practices.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members.
• Ensure eligibility for SC Clearance based on residency requirements.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as an Application Security Consultant.
• Strong working knowledge of cryptography, encryption, and data security.
• Certificate and key management skills.
• Familiarity with DLP and CASB.
• Experience with HSM.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance (5 years UK residency).

Salary (Rate): £Market Rate - Inside IR35

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Application Security Consultant - Cryptography, SC clearance

£Market Rate - Inside IR35

London/Remote

6 months

My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require an Application Security Consultant for a business-critical programme with a high-profile end client.

Key Requirements:

• Proven commercial experience working as an Application Security Consultant within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of Cryptography, Encryption and Data Security.
• Certificate and Key Management skills, including overseeing the entire life cycle of Digital Certificates and Cryptographic Keys.
• Familiarity with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB).
• Previous experience using Hardware Security Module (HSM).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance (5 years UK residency).

Nice to have:

• Active SC Clearance.
• Immediate availability.

If interested, with relevant experience, please apply with your latest CV ASAP.

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