Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Information Security Compliance Consultant to join a purpose-driven organisation on a part-time basis. In this role, you’ll take the lead in strengthening the organisation’s security posture by driving forward incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives. You’ll be a key player in embedding security best practices across the business and ensuring alignment with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Work 7-hour days, 3 days a week

• Act as a trusted advisor on information security matters, supporting projects, solution development, and change initiatives with expert guidance.

• Perform regular risk evaluations to uncover and address potential security gaps.

• Lead the end-to-end management of security incidents, ensuring swift and effective resolution.

• Design and deliver engaging training sessions to raise awareness and promote a security-first mindset across the organisation.

• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risks.

• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance with relevant standards.

• Oversee the performance and strategic direction of the Security Operations Centre (SOC).

• Contribute to the development of a long-term security roadmap that supports the organisation’s strategic goals.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with frameworks and certifications such as Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

What you'll need to succeed

• Willingness to work 7-hour days, 3 days a week

• Professional security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, OSCP) or equivalent experience with a commitment to achieving certification.

• A strong background in implementing and managing security controls across various technologies.

• Experience managing security platforms and maintaining robust security policies.

• Familiarity with SOC operations and vulnerability management practices.

• Knowledge of industry frameworks such as ISO 2700x, ITIL, and COBIT.

• A solid grasp of cloud and network infrastructure, along with current standards like OWASP, NIST, GDPR, NIS, and PCI-DSS.

• An understanding of diverse threat vectors and experience working with government security standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus.

What you'll get in return

• Guaranteed 3-Month contract

• £28.49 p/h PAYE or £35.45 p/h UMB

• Fully remote working - if travel is needed it will be expensed

• Part-time work whereby you work 3 days a week

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, send your CV to Julia.Hernandez@Hays.com.

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