Contract: Security Consultant - Hybrid in Manchester - Initial 6 months

Security Consultant - Hybrid in Manchester - Initial 6 months

Role Overview
In this role, you will support the integration of security practices into software delivery and infrastructure pipelines, helping engineering teams improve application security posture and vulnerability management processes. You will work closely with developers and security teams to embed secure-by-design principles across the SDLC and CI/CD life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate security controls into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support SAST, SCA, IaC security, and dependency scanning activities.
• Provide guidance and remediation support for identified vulnerabilities.
• Promote secure-by-design and DevSecOps practices across engineering teams.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to strengthen overall security posture.
• Support security assessments across applications, infrastructure, and development workflows.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working as a Security Consultant, DevSecOps Engineer, or Application Security specialist.
• Strong understanding of secure SDLC practices and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience with SAST, SCA, IaC security tooling, and vulnerability remediation.
• Knowledge across one or more of the following areas: computer networking, application security, databases, operating systems (Linux/Windows), pentesting, or cryptography.
• Strong understanding of secure-by-design principles and application security best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Contract Details

• Location: Hybrid (2/3 days in Manchester)
• Duration: Initial 6 months
• Day rate: £500-£525 per day (Inside IR35)

Security Consultant - Hybrid in Manchester - Initial 6 months