Cyber Security - Secure by Design Consultant

Cyber Security - Secure by Design Consultant (Contract)
London | -680 per day | 6-month initial contract (with strong potential to go permanent)

Deerfoot Recruitment is working with a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Secure by Design Consultant to join their IT Risk, Security & Control function in London. This is a 6-month contract paying -680 per day (Inside IR35), with a high likelihood of converting to a permanent role.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering secure-by-design assessments across technology projects, ensuring compliance with IT security policies and industry standards. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing assurance on cybersecurity controls, identifying risks, and recommending actions to strengthen the organisation''s security posture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting IT security assessments across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and service operations projects.

• Reviewing and testing security controls to ensure operating effectiveness.

• Documenting risks, gaps, and recommendations for remediation.

• Supporting project teams to embed security requirements from the outset.

• Engaging with senior stakeholders and providing clear, actionable reporting.

Skills & experience sought:

• Strong background in IT Security, Cyber Assurance, or IT Audit.

• Hands-on knowledge across areas such as governance, IAM, threat management, vulnerability management, and incident response.

• Good understanding of security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOX).

• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders within complex environments.

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC) desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing cyber security team within a global financial services organisation, with genuine long-term career potential.

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