Principal Security Consultant

Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid (London for 3 days)

Salary: Up to £110,000 + Competitive Bonus Scheme

We are working with a London-based organisation that has started an exciting journey to build their Cyber Security function from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the security strategy for a global company.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Security Consultant to lead security strategy and implementation for web platforms in Azure. You will secure web applications, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud workloads while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Expertise in Akamai security solutions is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive security strategies for Azure & Akamai environments.
• Secure web applications, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps best practices.
• Manage Akamai security solutions, including WAF, bot mitigation, and CDN security.
• Implement secure authentication, IAM, and Zero Trust principles.
• Conduct threat modeling, security testing (SAST, DAST, IaC), and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security across the SDLC.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Azure security (AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, WAFs).
• Hands-on experience with Akamai security tools (Kona, Bot Manager, ASE).
• Expertise in DevSecOps, including SAST/DAST, IaC security, and CI/CD security.
• Knowledge of container security (Kubernetes, AKS) & API security.
• Experience with SIEM tools (Azure Sentinel, Splunk) and compliance (GDPR, SOC 2, PCI-DSS).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AZ-500, Akamai Kona Certified (preferred).