Senior Information Security Consultant - #2071601

Senior Information Security Consultant

Location: Edinburgh (hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office)

Duration: Initial 6 months

Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)

We’re supporting a major enterprise transformation and are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Consultant to join a high-profile IT separation / divestment programme.

This is not a hands-on role however you must still have up to date technical knowledge and the ability to operate at pace within a complex, fast-moving environment.

The Role

• Provide embedded security advisory across a large-scale separation programme
• Review and challenge architecture and engineering designs
• Guide secure application, identity, and data separation
• Identify and prioritise real-world security risks in transitional states
• Deliver clear, actionable recommendations to programme stakeholders

Key Experience Required

• Proven experience supporting M&A, carve-out, or divestment programmes
• Strong practical background in:
• Identity separation (AD / Entra ID)
• Application & access segregation
• Data migration, handling, and risk
• Experience operating in large enterprise environments
• Ability to work independently at pace with minimal oversight
• Strong stakeholder communication and risk articulation skills
• Financial services experience (FCA/PRA awareness desirable)

Desirable

• AWS / cloud security (IAM, network boundaries, shared services)
• Privileged access management in transitional environments
• Hybrid / SaaS application estates
• Pragmatic use of ISO27001 / NIST / CIS