Security Consultant – Information Security

Security Consultant – Information Security

Marshall Wolfe are hiring on behalf of our client within insurance, who is looking for a highly skilled 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)