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Interim IT Security Consultant 6 months | £550 - £650pdOutside IR35 | LeedsWe are seeking an interim IT Security Consultant to support our strategic and operational initiatives to safeguarding our organisation’s digital assets. This requires both technical expertise within the security domain to support our vulnerability and incident management processes as well as governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).The assignment will be varied including elements such as reporting, risk management, audit, process optimisation, discreet projects and policy development. The ideal contractor will have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align security practices with business objectives while ensuring adherence to industry and organisational standards (e.g., ISO 27001, CE, GDPR). Assignment ResponsibilitiesCreation and presentation of reporting to senior stakeholders, highlighting threats, compliance gaps, and mitigation progress.Conduct risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and design risk treatment plans. Support oversight of vulnerability tooling & processes, assess risk and prioritize remediation. Lead internal/external audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) and ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR). Aid delivery and implementation of security projects through effective; definition, planning, engagement & socialisation & implementation.Support wider IT project requirements through management of defined gates, provision of guidance and assessment of controls.Experience RequiredCertifications & Qualifications: Degree in Cybersecurity or related field, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer or similar. Proficiency with vulnerability and risk tooling (GRC tools, Qualys, Nessus etc.) , SIEM and AV tools (Sentinel & Defender) and key industry frameworks (NIST, CE, ISO 27001).Knowledge of cloud security (Azure) and network protocols.In the first instance, please send across your CV to [email protected]