Cyber Security Consultant in London

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The opportunity

We’re hiring a Cyber Security Consultant on a permanent, full-time basis based in London, where you’ll help shape how cyber and information security risks are understood and managed across our business. This is your chance to be part of a global team that’s always one step ahead - keeping QBE safe, secure, and resilient in a fast-moving digital world.

Your new role:

This is a hands-on, collaborative role where your curiosity and technical insight will help drive real change. Reporting to the Cyber Security Lead, you’ll work across teams and borders to ensure security is built into everything we do; from day-to-day operations to major transformation projects.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading security assurance, assessments, and advisory for IT and business projects (both Cloud and On-Prem), aligned to NIST 800-53 standards.
• Partnering with security architecture and other teams to define and embed security patterns and controls.
• Developing non-functional security requirements and guiding their integration into solution designs.
• Conducting security risk assessments and recommending effective mitigations.
• Advising and influencing stakeholders to correct non-compliant processes.
• Supporting strategic global and regional security initiatives and their rollout.
• Handling BAU incidents, service requests, and change requests.

About You

You’re someone who thrives on solving complex problems and staying ahead of cyber threats. You’re skilled in stakeholder engagement - building trusted relationships, communicating with non-technical audiences, and sharing insights, recommendations, and emerging trends in a way that drives informed decisions.

Skills you’ll need:

• Experience carrying out 'Secure by Design' assessments.
• Good understanding of network security.
• Assess where systems or processes may be vulnerable and proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Apply deep technical knowledge in a way that supports practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Stay curious and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Communicate clearly and constructively, even when navigating differing viewpoints.
• Remain resilient under pressure while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Focus on outcomes and follow through on problem-solving from start to finish.

Bonus points if you bring:

• Experience with AppSec and DevSecOps.
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with standards like ISO2700X, ISO31000, NIST800, PCI-DSS.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CISM, or SABSA.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
• Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
• Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
• Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes.
• Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To find out more visit our Reward Page.

QBE Awards

Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include:

• AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
• Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
• UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
• Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent.

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions.

What next?

If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

About Us

We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.