Security Consultant

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To enable ‘secure by design’, supporting the bank’s change programmes, design and implement a secure systems and architecture across a broad set of security domains. These include data security, security risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering (incl. cloud security), communications and networks, security operations, software development, security assurance testing, identity and access management (IAM). 

Accountabilities

• Control function or security guild responsible for technology change oversight and governance.
• Execution of security risk assessments and building threat models during the change & development lifecycle in order to identify vulnerabilities within the banks IT systems, applications and infrastructure, ensuring that compensating security controls and countermeasures are embedded in order to enhance security posture and resilience against cyber threats provision of timely communication of key findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Enablement of DevSecOps (and shift left), by providing engagement channels for customers and stakeholders who wish to engage early seeking security advice and input into their business plans and opportunities, or technology change designs, influencing key stakeholders in COO and CSO to create security strategies to enable business and technology evolution.
• Support and guidance to CISO, CIO and Product Team functions providing security reviews for prospective 3rd party technology products and services.
• Transfer of residual risks to the business/customer as required by the bank’s enterprise risk management framework.
• Collaboration with stakeholder and IT teams to support incident response and investigations using their knowledge of the banks technology systems sharing security insights.
• Participation in the development and maintenance of security policies, standards and procedures aligned to the banks risk tolerance, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join Barclays as a Security Consultant, where you’ll lead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing security changes across diverse business areas, technologies, and platforms, while delivering Security Solutions Consultancy services. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, cost-effective solutions that mitigate risks and minimize rework. Identify opportunities to enhance CSO capabilities, provide security guidance to stakeholders, and support projects throughout the system development lifecycle to address and articulate information security risks.

To be successful as a Security Consultant, you will need the following:

• Strong technical expertise in cyber domains like cryptography, application security, and IT networks.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST, PCI DSS) and their practical application.
• Relevant security qualifications.
• A solid understanding of security solutions from people, process, and technology perspectives, including controls, technologies, and assessment methods.
• Excellent relationship, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with agility in decision-making and the ability to work effectively under pressure in dynamic environments.
• An understanding of application design and architecture principles.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience in a consultancy practice, with exposure to diverse projects and clients.
• Knowledge of security control integration best practices.
• Familiarity with core development methodologies and technologies.
• Strong writing, networking, and independent leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), DevOps pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• An application engineering background is a significant advantage.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The successful candidate will be based in Radbroke Hall, Knutsford.