SFIA 5 Security Consultant | £400 per day (Inside IR35) | Remote | SC Cleared

SFIA 5 Security Consultant | £400 per day (Inside IR35) | Initial 3-Month Contract | Remote | SC Cleared

Boost Talent are supporting a leading global consultancy in the search for an experienced SFIA 5 Security Consultant to join a high-profile government data platform programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant project, helping to design, assure and govern security controls across AWS-based cloud and data services within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across AWS platform services.
• Provide security assurance throughout the project life cycle.
• Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Review solution and technical architectures, identifying risks and appropriate mitigations.
• Define security logging, monitoring and audit capabilities.
• Support governance, compliance and deployment sign-off activities.
• Work closely with architects, engineers and delivery teams to embed security-by-design principles.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience designing and implementing AWS Security Architecture solutions.
• Expert knowledge of AWS IAM (Identity & Access Management).
• Experience securing data platforms using AWS Lake Formation.
• Proven experience conducting threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Experience reviewing architecture and solution designs from a security perspective.
• Strong understanding of cloud security controls and governance frameworks.
• Security assurance, compliance and risk management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.

Desirable Experience

• Previous Central Government or Public Sector experience.
• Knowledge of Government security standards and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud migration or data platform programmes.
• Agile delivery experience.
• Experience working across complex multi-supplier environments.

Contract Details

Primarily Remote (occasional travel to Leeds and Newcastle)

£400 per day (Inside IR35)

Initial 3-Month Contract

Active SC Clearance Required

ASAP Start

If you're an experienced Security Consultant with active SC Clearance and strong AWS security expertise, please apply today or get in touch with Harrison Quaife at Boost Talent for a confidential discussion.