Summary: The role of Interim IT Security Consultant involves supporting strategic and operational initiatives to protect the organization's digital assets through technical expertise in security, governance, risk, and compliance. The consultant will engage in varied assignments including reporting, risk management, audits, and policy development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align security practices with business objectives. The position requires a proactive approach to vulnerability and incident management, ensuring adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and experience in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation and presentation of reporting to senior stakeholders, highlighting threats, compliance gaps, and mitigation progress.
• Conduct risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and design risk treatment plans.
• Support oversight of vulnerability tooling & processes, assess risk and prioritize remediation.
• Lead internal/external audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) and ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR).
• Aid delivery and implementation of security projects through effective definition, planning, engagement, socialisation, and implementation.
• Support wider IT project requirements through management of defined gates, provision of guidance, and assessment of controls.

Key Skills:

• Degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer or similar certifications.
• Proficiency with vulnerability and risk tooling (GRC tools, Qualys, Nessus, etc.), SIEM and AV tools (Sentinel & Defender).
• Knowledge of key industry frameworks (NIST, CE, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of cloud security (Azure) and network protocols.

Salary (Rate): 650

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT