Security Consultant

Security Consultant

Posted 3 days ago by Square One Resources

£465 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Security Consultant - Logging Specialist role is focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures within a leading financial services firm. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in SIEM platforms and strong analytical skills to manage security logging and incident response. The consultant will work primarily in the Manchester area, with a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office. This contract role is set to begin on 11/08/2025 and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilize hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar).
  • Manage log management processes and network security components.
  • Conduct incident response, forensic investigations, and audit remediation activities.
  • Review security reports to identify potential vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all tasks.

Key Skills:

  • Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms.
  • Strong grasp of network security components.
  • Experience in cybersecurity, particularly in security logging and incident response.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Understanding of compliance standards and industry frameworks.

Salary (Rate): £465 daily

City: Manchester Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Security Consultant - Logging Specialist

Location: Manchester Area - 3 days per week in the office

Salary/Rate: Up to £465 per day inside IR35

Start Date: 11/08/2025

Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer/Logging Specialist to join their team for a contract until the end of the year.

Job Responsibilities / Objectives

A degree in a relevant field (or equivalent practical experience) is required, with professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, or similar considered advantageous. Key technical competencies include hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar), a strong grasp of network security components, log management processes, multi-tier application architecture, and scripting capabilities. Candidates should bring solid experience in cybersecurity, particularly in areas such as security logging, incident response, forensic investigations, and audit remediation activities. Strong analytical skills are essential for reviewing security reports and uncovering potential vulnerabilities. Effective communication, collaboration, multitasking abilities, and a high level of attention to detail are also critical to success in this role. A good understanding of compliance standards (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 is highly desirable.