Security Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by Queen Square Recruitment
£420 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Security Consultant role is a contract position based in London, focusing on leading the Information Protection Programme for a client. The consultant will oversee multiple projects aimed at enhancing information protection controls, including data leakage prevention and data classification. This position requires strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively. The contract is initially for 6 months with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving forward the information protection programme and preparing required documentation and presentations.
- Overseeing multiple projects within the programme, including Data Leakage Prevention (DLP), Data Identification & Classification, and Data Retention.
- Supporting the development of DLP response and investigation processes for suspected data leaks.
- Assisting in the creation and update of security governance documentation, including Data Security Standards.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Certifications (Preferred): CISSP or CISM.
- Strong knowledge of data leakage prevention technology.
- Hands-on experience deploying or enhancing DLP controls (technology, people, and process).
- Experience implementing information classification controls across a Microsoft estate.
- Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Azure Information Protection and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA).
- Awareness of data privacy and legal considerations when deploying security controls.
- Proven ability to drive projects forward independently.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £420 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Security Consultant – Contract Role
Location: London (Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite)
Contract Length: 6 months initially
Day Rate: £420 (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Security Consultant to lead and accelerate their Information Protection Programme . This is a critical initiative involving technology, process, and people-related changes to strengthen information protection controls.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving forward the information protection programme and preparing required documentation and presentations.
- Overseeing multiple projects within the programme, including: Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) Data Identification & Classification Data Retention
- Supporting the development of DLP response and investigation processes for suspected data leaks.
- Assisting in the creation and update of security governance documentation, including Data Security Standards.
Your Profile
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Certifications (Preferred): CISSP or CISM.
- Strong knowledge of data leakage prevention technology .
- Hands-on experience deploying or enhancing DLP controls (technology, people, and process).
- Experience implementing information classification controls across a Microsoft estate.
- Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Azure Information Protection and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA) .
- Awareness of data privacy and legal considerations when deploying security controls.
- Proven ability to drive projects forward independently .
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills .
Interested? Apply now to join a high-impact programme and make a real difference in securing critical information assets.