Senior Security Consultant

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.

LRQA currently operates across 50 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.

The Senior Security Consultant will play a pivotal role in delivering our Security Managed Services and Professional Services offerings, acting as the primary subject matter expert for clients throughout their security journey. This role is critical to the continued success of our SOC and broader security functions, driving the evolution and development of tailored security solutions for our clients.

As the key technical lead, the Senior Security Consultant will engage directly with clients during onboarding and throughout the partnership, offering hands-on technical expertise in areas such as Microsoft Sentinel and the wider MS Security Suite, vulnerability management, and incident response. In addition to delivering ongoing technical guidance, this role will also advise clients on further service offerings, including penetration testing, red teaming, and vCISO services ensuring our clients receive comprehensive security support.

With a focus on technical leadership, project oversight, and client-facing delivery, the Senior Security Consultant will also provide strategic insights across security assessments, audits, compliance, and the end-to-end management of security projects. This role is designed for a seasoned professional with a versatile approach, a strong commercial understanding, and the technical capability to lead and deliver exceptional security engagements.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our Security Operations Centre as a Senior Security Consultant.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the end-to-end management of client security projects, including the design and architecture of Managed Security Services such as SOC SIEM, Vulnerability Management, and Managed Firewalls.
2. Design and implement robust security processes to meet both client and business requirements, ensuring the highest standards of operational efficiency.
3. Gather and thoroughly understand client requirements to deliver tailored security solutions that align with their specific needs.
4. Collaborate with deployment teams to ensure the timely and effective implementation of security solutions, meeting agreed timeframes and client expectations.
5. Deliver both technical and advisory aspects of Managed Security Services across a diverse customer base, ensuring consistent value and top-tier service.
6. Stay abreast of the latest developments in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly emerging threats and technologies, to proactively enhance security offerings.
7. Serve as the escalation point for the security function, providing technical leadership and guidance to security consultants in the delivery of managed security services.
8. Contribute to the evolution and growth of our Managed Security Service, identifying and recommending solutions to address the ever-evolving threat landscape.
9. Identifying, highlighting and managing business and security risks to LRQA and our clients.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Industry Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CYSA+, Security+, CISM, CEH, and Microsoft Security certifications (SC-200, AZ-500, SC-100) or equivalent recognised qualifications.
2. Proven Hands-On Experience: Demonstrated success in delivering and supporting managed security projects, including implementation, post-implementation support, and providing expert guidance to customers throughout the process.
3. Technical Leadership: Evidence of strong technical leadership, with the ability to act as a role model and mentor for junior team members, fostering their growth and development.
4. Extensive Technical Knowledge: In-depth, hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM platforms (including Microsoft Sentinel and LogRhythm), vulnerability management tools, and advanced threat protection services like Microsoft XDR and CrowdStrike.
5. Frameworks: Significant familiarity with a number of security principle frameworks, and their impact on business processes, including NIST, PCI, DORA, MITRE, ISO, etc.