Senior Consultant – IT Infrastructure & Security Audit

6-month initial contract – with extensions

My client are looking for a Senior Consultant with strong experience in infrastructure, operations, and security-related audits to join a growing technology risk and assurance team. This role provides hands-on exposure to critical IT environments and the opportunity to work on complex audit and advisory engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform audits of IT infrastructure and operations, focusing on security and resilience
• Assess network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, and related perimeter technologies
• Review data centre and technical room operations, covering physical security, environmental controls, and operational processes
• Identify control gaps and security risks, and provide clear, practical remediation recommendations
• Prepare high-quality audit documentation and reports for management and senior stakeholders
• Support engagement delivery and mentor junior team members

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure, operations, or security audits at Senior Consultant or Assistant Manager level
• Strong understanding of network security concepts (e.g. firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation)
• Experience reviewing data centre operations and physical/technical security controls
• Background in IT audit, technology risk, or information security
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience in consulting or professional services environments
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or ISO 27001 exposure

Please apply to be contacted with further information.

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