Cyber Security Consultant

Senior Cyber Security Consultant | Contract | UK Hybrid | Outside IR35 | 6 Months

We're looking for two senior cybersecurity consultants to join a significant security transformation programme for a large manufacturer, with multiple sites, including a Nottingham HQ.

This isn't a siloed advisory role. You'll assess the current state, shape the roadmap, and drive hands-on implementation across multiple workstreams.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead multi-workstream security uplift across 5–6 UK manufacturing sites

• Drive implementation of MFA, Vulnerability Management, PAM & Secure Remote Access

• Optimise the Microsoft security estate Defender, Azure, DLP

• Design network segmentation to reduce lateral movement risk

• Factor in OT/ICS security across plant and industrial control environments

• Support ISO 27001 alignment and audit prep

• Engage stakeholders up to the CIO level

✅ Essential:

• 10+ years in cyber / information security

• Security programme leadership (not just point solutions)

• Microsoft Defender, Azure & DLP hands-on

• PAM & secure remote access experience

• Network security & segmentation design

• Stakeholder management to CIO level

⭐ Advantageous:

• Manufacturing or OT/ICS background

• Zscaler configuration experience

• ISO 27001 implementation/audit prep

• Vulnerability management programme built

⏱ Timeline:

CV submission client reviewing this week

Screening calls: Early next week

Customer interviews: Early next week

Target start: 2 weeks (4-week notice accommodated)

Initial contract 6 months with strong extension potential.

Interested? Drop me a message or send your CV directly. We turn around responses the same day.