Network Security Consultant

Network Security Consultant
3-6 Months
Remote with occasional visits to site for meetings (London)
Negotiable (Inside IR35)

My client, a well known bank are looking for a Network Security Consultant to join their fast-paced team on an initial 3-6 month contract.

The role holder will be responsible for providing subject matter consultancy, thought leadership and project delivery in relation to Network Security control issues and initiatives. The holder of the role should have a focus on network security products, solutions, architecture, and best practices, being able to apply those to the real-world challenges faced by the bank as the organisation seeks to maintain and improve the network security controls required to mitigate network-based threats and risks.

This role supports and is supported by the Global Head of Network Security Platforms and the Network Security Technical Director, with the expectation that the Network Security Consultant provides technical consultancy and SME knowledge to the engagements and projects assigned to them, taking ownership, and driving to a successful conclusion, and supports more junior team members providing coaching, guidance and leadership as needed, whilst ensuring the Global Head of Network Security Platforms and the Network Security Technical Director are kept updated on any issues requiring support.

Experience required for the role-
* Strong networking & network security experience and knowledge to review Business and IT projects and provide advice and guidance, ensuring network security control requirements are satisfied.
* Ability to identify and drive opportunities to improve network security posture based on an understanding of current control and technology environment.
* Expert understanding of network security threats and risks, able to identify areas of network security risk and propose solutions.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with technical leaders and various layers of management considered a plus.
* Able to analyse network and cybersecurity data (e.g. system logs) to support decision making and evidence control effectiveness.
* Ability to build connections and work collaboratively across boundaries.
* Willingness to continuously learn and share learnings with others.
* Ability to coach and guide more junior team members as needed.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.