Security Consultant

Security Consultant

• Contract Duration: 6 Months
• Location: Hybrid (London / Birmingham)
• Job Type: Contract - Outside IR35

Reed Professional Services is a Management Consultancy and technology services company specialising in IT, financial services, and associated sectors. We are currently seeking a Security Consultant to join our dynamic team for a 6-month contract. This role is crucial for supporting a fast-paced digital portfolio that includes cloud-hosted platforms, enterprise SaaS solutions, and integration-heavy services.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support project-level security assurance and risk management activities.
• Gather and document control evidence and assurance artefacts.
• Maintain risk registers, actions, and remediation tracking.
• Support audits, reviews, and formal assurance processes.
• Work with delivery teams to implement agreed security controls.
• Assist with cloud and SaaS security assurance tasks.
• Ensure decisions, risks, and controls are clearly documented and traceable.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Essential:
  • Experience supporting security assurance and risk management in live environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud and SaaS platforms (AWS exposure preferred).
  • Ability to work methodically with evidence, risks, and actions.
  • Comfortable working across multiple workstreams.
  • Practical, delivery-focused approach.
• Desirable:
  • Exposure to public sector or regulated environments.
  • Experience with ServiceNow, Salesforce, or similar SaaS platforms.
  • Interest or exposure to OT / IoT / PropTech security.

Additional Information:

• BPSS and active Security Clearance required.
• This role offers hybrid working options, with locations in London and Birmingham.

To apply for this Security Consultant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.