Security Consultant – Information Security
**Must live in commutable distance to Ipswich, Suffolk**
Marshall Wolfe are hiring on behalf of our client within insurance, who is looking for a highly skilled Information Security Consultant to join their Information Security function. This is a pivotal role providing subject matter expertise across high-profile programmes and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring security remains at the forefront of business and technology decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary security contact for business units, guiding programme and product plans from a security perspective.
* Provide expert information security consultancy across projects, solution design, audits, and policy implementation.
* Perform and advise on technical and project risk assessments, recommending risk treatment options and supporting remediation.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders, product owners, architects, and project managers to integrate security requirements effectively.
* Support governance structures, risk acknowledgement, and mitigation planning.
* Drive awareness of security activities and ensure compliance with security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with significant professional experience.
* Must hold CISSP or CISM certification (other relevant certifications such as CRISC or GIAC are a plus).
* Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (SAFe), DevSecOps, and cloud security.
* Experience in AI-related security considerations is highly desirable.
* Hands-on experience with information security risk and governance frameworks (ISO 27005, EBIOS).
* Proven ability to communicate complex security risks in business language and influence diverse stakeholders.
* Experience within the insurance sector (including policy administration and claims systems) is a strong advantage.
Must live in commutable distance to Ipswich, Suffolk
Duration:
12 month contract
Location:
Ipswich (Hybrid – 3 days on site)