Senior Security Consultant

A Senior Consultant contributes to and oversees the delivery of Apto’s professional services engagements on a project by project basis, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. A successful candidate will come to us with a background in Security with either consulting or engineering experience within Networking, Cloud or a SOC ideally. Apto operates a four stage delivery methodology of Discover, Design, Deploy and Operate, each phase requires its own skills to execute effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management: Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and proactively managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Become a trusted advisor aligning cybersecurity and SIEM solutions with client goals. Ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and security frameworks and our methodology.
• Solution Design: Developing customised solutions based on client requirements, leveraging company expertise and capabilities to meet specific needs. Exposure to Risk Management, GRC and Threat Modelling essential. Develop and present SIEM architectures tailored to client needs, leveraging platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, and others. Continuously improve SIEM configurations to adapt to emerging threats. Guide clients in aligning SIEM deployments with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS. Provide strategic guidance on data retention policies and SIEM optimisation.
• Deployment: Defining project scope, timelines, and budgets, assigning tasks to team members, and monitoring progress to ensure successful delivery. Oversee hands-on configuration and optimisation of SIEM solutions. Ensure seamless integration of SIEM solutions within hybrid environments (on premises, cloud, and multi-cloud). The development of security incident response playbooks and procedures. Conduct periodic health checks and assessments of client SIEM environments to ensure optimal performance. Optimise threat detection accuracy, reducing false positives and improving incident response.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control measures to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards and meet client specifications all whilst adhering to the Apto methodology, ensuring all documentation, use cases and artefacts are stored systematically for future leverage.
• Reporting and Analysis: Regularly reporting on project status, key performance indicators (KPIs), and identifying areas for improvement. Leading and motivating a team of professionals, both senior and junior providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance on projects. Responsible for developing and assessing the project groups technical and commercial abilities to drive Talent growth in the organisation.

Required Skills:

• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in engineering, consulting, cybersecurity or SOC roles. Hands-on experience with at least one major SIEM platform such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, or Elastic SIEM. Strong knowledge of log management, security analytics, and threat detection methodologies. Experience in security compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
• Nice to Have: Previous experience leading SIEM migration projects or working with hybrid cloud security environments. Certifications in any of the following would be advantageous: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, Splunk Certified Architect, Microsoft SC-200, or IBM QRadar Certified Deployment Professional anything product orientated around SIEM, Log technology.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership and Team Management: Proven experience leading projects and managing resources to achieve project goals.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to effectively troubleshoot challenges and find solutions to complex issues.
• Project Management Skills: Confident in their abilities to effectively drive adherence to the Apto methodology across all engagements.

About Apto: Apto Solutions are SIEM specialists that help you get the most out of your SIEM, with expertise that covers the design, delivery and operation of threat management platforms. We provide comprehensive support across all areas, from strategy and roadmap planning to tool selection and deployment, as well as ongoing maintenance, support and proactive health checks. As certified partners and consultants in several logging and monitoring tools, including being a leading Splunk Partner, we empower our clients to make the most of their data in the long term. We work on a Hybrid basis with the expectation that consultants are in the office 2 days a week, Mondays and Thursdays to allow for flexibility and in person collaboration.