Average Security Consultant salary in the UK

INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY WITH A LEADING GLOBAL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER IN MANCHESTER Salary between £70,000-£75,000 DOE + benefitsHybrid working - 3 days WFH, 2 days on site in Manchester ABOUT OUR CLIENTFounded over 20 years ago, our client is a leading global software solutions provider, employing more than 7,000 people across the world. They invest heavily into employee development, to ensure everyone reaches their full potential to help drive innovation across the brand, as well as offering market leading benefits and investment into employee experience across all departments. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an information security consultant to focusing on the technical side of IT Security for the organisation, working in a hybrid capacity with 2 days on-site per week from the city centre Manchester office. WHAT THEY OFFER: Flexible work arrangements, including the option to work remotely 3/5 days a weekExcellent company bonus structure based on personal performanceCompany pension scheme25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday offLife assuranceDevelopment and training opportunities for career progressionEye care + free gym membershipCompany events and lunches+ more INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT ROLE:The information security consultant will be testing the security of our client's applications and infrastructure, conducting manual security testing. You will be completing security vulnerability analysis and assessments, identifying and managing any security flaws within their software and infrastructure. You'll need a broad understanding of technology functions and how they relate to information security, and should have experience supporting application security teams by testing in-house developed applications running on test environments as well as a strong knowledge of hacking. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply by clicking online or emailing . For further information please contact via or . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS:Information Security, Infosec, IT Security, Manual Security Testing

Corsham location - full-time on-siteMust hold active DV clearance£80-103k DoE plus clearance bonusHigh priority role for client - 2 stage interview processEssential experience required in cybersecurity frameworks, SOC operations, stakeholder engagement What Will You Be Doing? As a Lead Consultant, you will act as a primary point of contact for our end client and coordinate delivery for multiple teams. You will address client priorities and provide subject matter expertise to advanced SOC services. You will also engage with a range of stakeholders and lead documentation processes. We Need You To Have? Active UKSV DV security clearanceWillingness to be on-site in Corsham 5 days per week Experience required: SOC transformations and operationsDeveloping security operation processes and proceduresVulnerability Management - using Tripwire and TaniumIncident Management - using DCC and Elastic StackEndpoint security - using vSphere, SolarWinds, TrendIntelligence Driven Defence, Cyber Kill Chain, Unified Enterprise DefenceNIST Cyber Security Framework and C2M2Awareness of the current market - SIEM platforms, data analytics, Network Security implementations To Be Considered Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on or . If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on Twitter @SearchableHenry or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you. CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT / CYBER CONSULTANT / SECURITY CONSULTANT / CYBER SECURITY / LEAD / LEAD CONSULTANT / LEAD CYBER CONSULTANT / LEAD CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT / SOC / SOC OPERATIONS / VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT / INCIDENT MANAGEMENT / NIST / ENDPOINT SECURITY / CORSHAM / BRISTOL / SOUTHWEST / DV / DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARANCE

Security Controller / Security IT Controller - Defence, NATO, Government Consultancy Location - Portsmouth, Hants - Hybrid role Salary up to £65K plus excellent benefits including Pension, Life Insurance plus manty others Our client a successful technical consultancy, following a sustained period of growth they are now looking to recruit an experienced Security Controller with solid experience in the defence sector. You will develop and oversee the company's increasing security and related IT activity. This role is responsible for devising and implementing the company’s security strategy in line with UK Government and NATO Security requirements, whilst maintaining compliance for the businesses within the group Skills and Qualifications re role of Security Controller - Security IT Controller: Essential: Current Security Clearance.Previous experience as a Security Controller in a Defence business.Sound knowledge of current UK Government and NATO security procedures, knowledge of Security Policy Framework, and ISO 27001.Experience of implementing and working within an FSC environment (formerly List X).Knowledge of supporting security disciplines, including document control, visitor clearances, personnel security processing and security processes and proceduresMoD recognised Security qualification (e.g. DISA) Positive and professional attitude with the ability to work well independently.Proactive with the ability to identify process improvement and implement any changes.In-depth understanding of security vetting and the threats to an organisation’s security and integrity Desirable: Experience as a Security Controller in a Defence business preferably with 70+ staff over more than one site.Strong communication skillsStrong IT Skills - Microsoft 365 programmes and cloud services Other Requirements: Candidates must be a single UK National.Have current UK Security Clearance Note - (Although an office-based role in Portsmouth, there will be an expectation of travel between company offices and to Customer meetings as required). Key Responsibilities - Security Controller /Security IT Controller -operate as the lead for all company security related matters, including the following areas: Security Personnel Administration Determine appropriate levels of security clearance and the processing of individual cases with a view to achieving the required level of clearance, maintaining an aftercare process.BPSS clearing new starters and liaising with vetting team ref SC and DV clearances.Administer Incoming and Outgoing UK and Overseas Visit Requests, liaising with IVCO as necessary.Deliver travel briefs for those traveling in line with current security guidance and clearance.Liaison with the Defence Vetting Agency (e.g. UKSV and equivalent). Facilities Security Manage implementation and transition to FSC status (formerly List X) and ongoing compliance.Administer employee and contractor entry passes.Manage receipt and dispatch of all classified assets.Maintain classified asset register.Conduct classified asset musters. IT Support Manage the information assurance profile of our IT infrastructure.Manage and maintain Cyber Essentials Plus certification.Ensure adherence to required security frameworks, protocols on site and maintaining appropriate accreditations.Liaising with IT support team on all security related IT matters. Quality, Standards & Training Liaising with the Quality Team, ensuring correct updated security policy and supporting documentation is within the Quality Management System.Reporting of security incidents to Director level and assist with investigations.Conduct security briefings for new personnel, including periodic re-briefs and updates as Government Policy develops.Flow down and management of Security Aspects Letters (SAL’s).Assist with government audits.Assist with customer audits.Prepare and maintain policy and procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records. Keywords - Security Controller, Defence, MOD, NATO, Government, UKSV, BPSS, DV, SC Clearances, Defence Vetting Agency, FSC, List X, Classified Assets, Cyber Essentials, Security Frameworks, SALs, Security Policy Framework, ISO 27001, Document Control, MOD Security Qualifications DISA, Cloud Services. Security Controller / Security IT Controller - Defence, NATO, Government Consultancy