Security Consultant

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30 2026.
Work Set Up: Hybrid

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Security Consultant to support the delivery of secure resilient and compliant technology solutions across complex enterprise environments. This role is suited for a proactive and technically skilled cybersecurity professional capable of operating strategically and hands-on while providing advisory assessment and implementation support across multiple security domains.

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams stakeholders and clients to identify security risks assess vulnerabilities strengthen security posture and implement effective mitigation strategies aligned with industry standards regulatory requirements and cybersecurity best practices.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments including risk analysis vulnerability identification and threat modelling.
• Design and implement security controls and frameworks to protect systems networks applications and data.
• Provide advisory support on security architecture governance compliance and cybersecurity best practices.
• Support or lead penetration testing activities and recommend remediation actions for identified vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to embed security-by-design principles across projects and services.
• Evaluate and improve existing security posture including policies procedures and technical controls.
• Produce detailed documentation reports and presentations communicating security findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats vulnerabilities and technologies to support proactive security improvements.
• Support secure infrastructure application and data protection initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Contribute to security governance compliance and operational risk management activities.
• Support incident investigation vulnerability remediation and security improvement initiatives where required.

Qualifications :

• Strong technical background in cybersecurity across multiple security domains.
• Experience conducting security assessments risk analysis and threat modelling activities.
• Experience designing and implementing security controls and frameworks.
• Knowledge of security architecture governance and compliance principles.
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities.
• Strong understanding of computer networking secure architecture design and network segmentation principles.
• Knowledge of application security secure development practices and vulnerability mitigation techniques.
• Understanding of cryptography encryption methods key management and data protection principles is desirable.
• Experience securing databases managing access controls and protecting sensitive data.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems including hardening and security best practices.
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments.
• CISSP certification is highly desirable.
• Additional certifications such as CISM CEH OSCP or CompTIA Security are beneficial.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Confluence and Jira is advantageous.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair transparent and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills experience and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract