At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cybersecurity consulting projects and design robust security architectures for enterprise clients.
- Company: Join Hitachi Cyber, a people-first organisation at the forefront of cybersecurity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to work on high-impact projects.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for mentorship and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in enterprise security while collaborating with top industry experts.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in information security, strong architecture skills, and relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About the role
Join Hitachi Cyber and work at the forefront of enterprise cybersecurity consulting. We are looking for a Senior Information Security Consultant (GRC/Security Architect) to join our Professional Services team and support clients in designing, assessing, and strengthening their security strategies, architectures, and cloud environments. This is a senior, hands‑on consulting role focused on delivering high‑quality security advisory, architecture, and risk‑based guidance to enterprise clients across regulated industries.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead information security consulting engagements, including security assessments, architecture design, cloud security, and policy/process reviews (with a strong focus on PCI).
- Assess clients' security posture, identify risks and gaps, and recommend practical remediation strategies.
- Design security architectures aligned with standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert across security domains including network security, cloud security, IAM, cryptography, and secure application development.
- Collaborate with clients to translate business goals and risk tolerance into actionable security requirements.
- Lead consulting projects end‑to‑end, managing scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Produce clear, well‑structured reports and executive‑ready deliverables.
- Participate in pre‑sales activities, including project scoping and proposal development.
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the continuous improvement of Hitachi Cyber's security practices.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in information security consulting or related services.
- Strong background in security architecture, risk management, and control assessments.
- Experience working with enterprise environments and complex security ecosystems.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, PCI DSS, or equivalent.
- Proven ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business‑level guidance.
- Experience leading projects and engaging with senior stakeholders and executives.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Passion for continuous learning and staying current in cybersecurity.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Why Hitachi Cyber?
- Work on complex, high‑impact cybersecurity programs for enterprise clients.
- Collaborate with experienced security practitioners and architects.
- Influence security strategy and architecture across diverse environments.
- Be part of a collaborative, people‑first, and growing cybersecurity organization.
Senior Information Security Consultant (GRC/Security Architect) in Peterborough employer: Hitachi, Ltd
Hitachi Cyber is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment where you can engage in high-impact cybersecurity projects for enterprise clients. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional growth, employees benefit from mentorship opportunities and the chance to influence security strategies across diverse environments. Located in a thriving sector, Hitachi Cyber prioritises a people-first culture, ensuring that your contributions are valued and your career development is supported.
