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Posted 05 August, 2026

Security Consultant

Careerwise
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Principal Security Consultant

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Responsibilities

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  • Lead the design and delivery of enterprise security solutions using Microsoft or CrowdStrike technologies.
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  • Design secure architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud environments following Zero Trust principles.
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  • Deliver complex security projects across SOC, SIEM/SOAR, XDR/EDR, Identity, Cloud Security, and Vulnerability Management.
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  • Provide technical leadership, create architecture documentation, and improve delivery standards.
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  • Work with clients, pre-sales, and delivery teams to scope, implement, and support security engagements.
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Skills & Qualifications

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  • Extensive experience in MSSP/managed security services and security consulting.
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  • Strong expertise in Microsoft Security (Sentinel, Defender XDR, Entra ID, Purview, Defender for Cloud) or CrowdStrike.
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  • Experience with SOC design, SIEM/XDR integrations, detection engineering, and cloud security.
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  • Knowledge of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, DORA, and MITRE ATT&CK.
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  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CySA+, SC-100, SC-200, AZ-500, or CrowdStrike certifications.
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Key Stakeholders

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  • Clients, Security Leadership, Engineering Teams, SOC, Pre-Sales/Sales, and Compliance teams.
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