Senior Security Consultant

Overview

Purpose of the role: to enable secure by design practices, supporting the bank's change programmes, and design and implement secure systems and architecture across security domains including data security, security risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering (incl. cloud security), communications and networks, security operations, software development, security assurance testing, and identity and access management (IAM).

Accountabilities

• Act as an information security authority to business and technology clients.
• Influence information security roadmaps and solutions for products, channels, programmes and projects.
• Proactively deliver assignments, including initiating client contact, analysing objectives, identifying information security responses and requirements, planning, delivery management, and obtaining user acceptance and sign-off for CSO outputs.
• Ensure end-to-end information security integrity and quality of solutions and product releases.
• Own the delivery of Security Solutions services to customers, providing timely outputs to stakeholders.
• Undertake and facilitate information and information security assessments/workshops for solutions during development phases, identifying security weaknesses and proposing solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure residual risks are adequately mitigated to meet the business risk appetite.
• Record client interactions timely and accurately using appropriate systems.
• Support the wider delivery and success of Security Solutions Consultancy services.

Vice President Expectations

• Advise key stakeholders and senior management on functional and cross-functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks in support of control and governance, demonstrating leadership and accountability for risk management and stronger controls.
• Demonstrate understanding of organisational functions to contribute to business goals.
• Collaborate with other areas of work to stay aligned with business activity and strategy.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought, comparing complex alternatives.
• Apply extensive research outcomes to problem solving; develop innovative solutions as needed.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives using influencing and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate Barclays values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset.

Join Us at Barclays

Join Barclays as a Senior Security Consultant. We are committed to protecting customers, colleagues, and business through innovative and resilient cyber security practices. We seek a highly capable Senior Security Consultant with deep technical expertise and strong interpersonal capabilities who can think critically in fast-paced environments.

Critical Skills

• Strong technical knowledge across cyber security domains including cryptography, application security, and IT networks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Agility in thought processes with the ability to adapt quickly and solve complex security challenges.

Desirable Skills

• Strong writing skills to produce clear and concise security documentation and reports.
• Ability to work independently while acting as a thought leader within the organisation.
• Strong networking skills to influence, collaborate, and build professional relationships effectively.

Location

This role is based in Knutsford.

Our Work Experience

Our work experience reflects the organisation's culture, core values, and commitment to sustainability. Our employees are self-disciplined and collaborative, contributing to a positive workplace that strives for excellence.