IT Security Consultant/Manager

Interim IT Security Consultant 6 months | £550 per day Outside IR35 | Leeds/HybridWe are seeking an interim IT Security Consultant to support our private sector client's strategic and operational initiatives to safeguarding our organisation's digital assets. This requires both technical expertise within the security domain to support our vulnerability and incident management processes as well as governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).The assignment will be varied including elements such as reporting, risk management, audit, process optimisation, discreet projects and policy development. The ideal contractor will have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align security practices with business objectives while ensuring adherence to industry and organisational standards (e.g., ISO 27001, CE, GDPR). Assignment Responsibilities

• Creation and presentation of reporting to senior stakeholders, highlighting threats, compliance gaps, and mitigation progress.
• Conduct risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and design risk treatment plans.
• Support oversight of vulnerability tooling & processes, assess risk and prioritise remediation.
• Lead internal/external audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) and ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR).
• Aid delivery and implementation of security projects through effective; definition, planning, engagement & socialisation & implementation.
• Support wider IT project requirements through management of defined gates, provision of guidance and assessment of controls.

Experience Required

• Certifications & Qualifications: Degree in Cybersecurity or related field, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer or similar.
• Proficiency with vulnerability and risk tooling (GRC tools, Qualys, Nessus etc.) , SIEM and AV tools (Sentinel & Defender) and key industry frameworks (NIST, CE, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of cloud security (Azure) and network protocols.

What you will get in return In this role you will earn between £500- £550 per day outside IR35 on a 6-month initial contract. The role is hybrid and based 2-3 days in the Leeds office.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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