Cyber Security Consultant – Secure by design
Location – Manchester (hybrid)
Security Clearance: You will be required to either hold or be able to achieve SC Clearance.
As an Cyber Security Consultant – Secure by design, you’ll require a mix of technical security knowledge within AWS or Azure and compliance skills, particularly within regulated industries such as UK Government, Health, and Defence. You’ll work closely with the team and clients, independently leading security initiatives across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
*Advise on Secure by Design guidelines for cloud-hosted services through all project stages.
*Provide Public Cloud security expertise (Azure, AWS) aligned with NCSC principles.
*Define scopes for security testing (ITHC, Pen Testing) on cloud platforms and SaaS.
*Perform risk assessments, identify gaps, and support threat remediation.
*Conduct Cyber Security Maturity Assessments.
Required Skills & Experience
*Hands-on experience in reviewing security project plans, evaluating security technologies, and developing requirements for cloud security designs
*Strong knowledge of AWS or Azure architecture.
*Previous experience developing security architecture roadmaps promoting Secure by Design principles.
*Strong understanding of cloud security for IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and serverless.
*Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, NCSC).
*Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code
Preferred Certifications - CISSP, CISM, AWS or Azure Security certifications
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