Senior Security Advisor in London

Security Consultant - Public Sector Hybrid Variable London We are currently recruiting a Security Consultant with public sector experience to join our growing client advisory & delivery business. NTT DATA is one of the world's largest Global Security services providers with over 7500 Security SMEs and Integration partner to many of the worlds most recognized Security Technology providers. In a constantly changing world, we work together with our people, clients and communities to enable them to fulfil their potential to do great things. We believe that by bringing everyone together, we can solve problems using innovative technology that can create a world that is sustainable and secure. This is a great opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in helping to shape our client's transformation journeys. The Security Consultant will be part of the Public Sector team, and will work across clients in Health, Central Government and Public Safety. Provide security leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle (from design to implementation and handover), and managed services (IT support and maintenance).Embed security by design and ensure solutions meet compliance, regulatory and client-specific security requirements. Review and assess solution architectures and live systems from a security perspective, to identify and mitigate security risks. Work with Service Management to ensure that partners and suppliers adhere to agreed standards, policies and verify/evidence appropriate compliance and security KPIs. Be a trusted advisor to senior clients on security topics. Conduct risk assessments and assurance reviews to validate that our solutions and services meet the required security standards. Support the development and maintenance of security policies and guidelines for the Public Sector. Work with our client partners to provide security expertise for RFI, RFP and tender responses. Present security propositions and solutions to our clients, in collaboration with our sales teams. Identify opportunities to expand security services with our clients. Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Public Sector clients, preferably in the Health, Central Government or Public Safety domains. Minimum of 5 years' security consulting experience in a multi-tiered IT enterprise environment / Governance, Risk and Compliance roleMinimum of 5 years' experience in a Governance, Risk and Compliance roleA track record of delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure, transformation or integration programmesPractical knowledge and understanding of industry security frameworks and guidance such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NCSC CAF and other NCSC guidelinesExperience identifying sales opportunities and supporting Public Sector RFP / RFI / tender responses. Good knowledge of networking (switching, routing, firewalls)Experience with the design concepts associated with adoption of Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Microsoft Azure)An understanding of the native security capabilities and good practice within Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Microsoft Azure)In-depth knowledge of modern security concepts, common attack vectors, malware, security analytics and threat intelligence. A good understanding of security testing and vulnerability management is important (including pen testing/ITHC, CVSS/CVE)Experience working with security standards such as ISO 27001, 27002, 27017, 27108 etc CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC or equivalent experienceGood knowledge covering several of the following examples (this list is not exhaustive): AD, Cryptography, End User Computing, IAM, PKI, Server hardening, SIEM, SOAR, virtualisation (VMware)Participate in pre-sales tasks and perform ongoing support of delivery collateral. Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CKFamiliarity with ITIL Strategic mindset, able to balance business priorities and security risks. Proactive, collaborative and able work across multiple clients and projects. SECURITY CLEARANCE Please note that candidates must hold or be able to gain UK SC level Security Clearance or higher. Therefore we can only accept applications from British passport holders who meet this criteria. We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network. For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options. You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.