GitHub Security Consultant
Posted Today by 83Zero Ltd
£625 Per day
Outside
Remote
England, UK
Summary: The role of GitHub Security Consultant is a critical contract position focused on conducting a comprehensive security review of a client's GitHub environment following a recent security breach. The consultant will work remotely for a duration of 1-3 months, providing actionable recommendations and supporting implementation efforts. This position requires a senior-level expert with a strong background in security best practices and the ability to influence technical decisions. The consultant will be expected to add value to the client's internal development team and operate confidently in high-pressure situations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform a full security review of the client's GitHub environment
- Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and misconfigurations
- Assess alignment with security best practices and DevSecOps principles
- Provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations
- Support implementation or redesign work where required
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience securing and auditing GitHub environments
- Background in DevSecOps, application security, or cloud security
- Proven track record conducting independent security reviews
- Ability to influence and advise senior engineers and stakeholders
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Salary (Rate): £650/day
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Contract Role: GitHub Security Consultant
Location: Fully Remote
Contract Length: 1-3 months
Rate: £600-£650/day (Outside IR35)
Start: ASAP
Our client, a consultancy, is looking to urgently bring on an experienced GitHub Security Consultant to support a customer following a recent security breach. This is a critical engagement requiring someone senior, credible, and confident operating in high-performing technical environments.
You'll be conducting an independent review of a GitHub environment to ensure it is secure, robust, and aligned with best practices. The client has a strong internal development team, so this role requires someone who can add real value, challenge where needed, and bring authority to security decisions.
Key ResponsibilitiesPerform a full security review of the client's GitHub environment
Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and misconfigurations
Assess alignment with security best practices and DevSecOps principles
Provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations
Support implementation or redesign work where required
Experience Required
Strong hands-on experience securing and auditing GitHub environments
Background in DevSecOps, application security, or cloud security
Proven track record conducting independent security reviews
Ability to influence and advise senior engineers and stakeholders
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ideal Profile
Calm under pressure and comfortable in post-incident environments
Seen as a "go-to" expert in GitHub and code security
Pragmatic and commercially aware in recommendations
This is an immediate and high-impact contract where the right person can make a visible difference quickly.