IT Security Consultant - Insurance Experienced & Outside IR35

Summary: The IT Security Transformation Consultant will play a pivotal role in a leading bank's Cybersecurity Resilience Programme, focusing on driving and supporting key cybersecurity initiatives. This position requires collaboration across various teams to deliver security projects that meet strategic goals and compliance requirements. The consultant will lead cybersecurity projects, perform analysis, and advise on security frameworks while ensuring effective stakeholder management. The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence in Canary Wharf for 50% of the time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead small-to-mid-sized cybersecurity projects end-to-end.
• Support larger programmes run by security architects and technical leads.
• Bridge business and IT security, embedding security in processes and digital projects.
• Perform cybersecurity analysis, translating regulatory and business requirements into actionable tasks.
• Advise on frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, CSA CCM.
• Support GRC activities, including risk assessments and compliance monitoring.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years in IT security consulting or transformation roles.
• Proven delivery of complex, multi-site security projects globally.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, CSA CCM).
• Strong understanding of GRC processes, vulnerability management, incident response, and SOC.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, secure SDLC, disaster recovery, and BCP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience navigating multicultural environments and cross-functional teams.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: Canary Wharf

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT