Security Consultant - FS Industry
Posted 1 day ago by Square One Resources
£483 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester
Summary: The role of Security Consultant focuses on providing expertise in security within the Financial Services industry, requiring a candidate with relevant certifications and experience in various IT security domains. The position is based in Manchester, with a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office. The contract is for six months, starting on March 16, 2026, and the role is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide security consulting services with a focus on the Financial Services industry.
- Utilize expertise in computer networking, application security, and databases.
- Conduct pentesting and apply knowledge of cryptography and operating systems.
- Collaborate with teams using tools such as MS Office, Confluence, and Jira.
Key Skills:
- CISSP certification (desired) and additional security certifications.
- Experience in computer networking, application security, and databases.
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Confluence, and Jira.
Salary (Rate): £483 per day
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: Security Consultant - FS Industry Experience
Location: Manchester - 3 days per week in the office
Salary/Rate: Up to £483 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 16/03/2026
Job Type: Contract - 6 months
Company Introduction
The skills required are for Security Consultant (CISSP certified is desired, additional certifications would be beneficial), the candidate should be comfortable with at least one of the following:
- Computer networking
- Application security
- Cryptography (desirable not essential)
- Pentesting experience
- Databases
- Operating systems such as Linux and Windows
The following IT skills are desirable:
- MS Office
- Confluence
- Jira
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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