Senior Consulting Information Security Manager

ITO Information Security Management delivers advisory and implementation services, helping organisations enhance their security maturity and resilience. We blend industry-leading frameworks with tailored strategies, risk assessments, and AI-driven automation to provide pragmatic, high-impact security solutions.

Lead and mentor Consulting ISMs, fostering skill development and ensuring quality delivery across engagements.

· Develop customized security strategies and maturity roadmaps unique to each client organisation, aligning with frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27001.

· Ensure alignment with complex security frameworks and maturity assessment models, providing deep-dive expertise on topics such as Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.

· Provide expert advice to IT Managers and IT Directors on information security strategy, risk management, and compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.

· Conduct advanced gap analyses, program assessments, and risk evaluations, recommending prioritized remediation plans.

· Shape project strategy and influence engagement outcomes by driving innovation in security practices, tools, and automation workflows.

· Guide clients through incident response planning and crisis management, offering expert support during exercises and real incidents.

· Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to integrate security governance and compliance objectives into broader IT and business processes.

· Act as a visionary in organizational growth by contributing to process improvement, promoting best practices, and driving security culture.

What You Will Have

· Proven experience in information security consulting, with demonstrated mentorship of junior consultants.

· ISACA certifications such as CRISC, CDPSE, CGEIT, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor; and/or (ISC)² CISSP with ISSAP or ISSMP concentration.

· Proven ability to develop and implement customized security strategies and maturity models for diverse industries.

· Deep domain knowledge of complex security frameworks, control systems security (ICS/SCADA), and maturity assessment methodologies.

· Strong skill in advising senior IT leaders (IT Manager, IT Director) on risk-based decision-making, strategy development, and governance.

· Experience driving technical direction, influencing project strategy, and delivering high-impact security solutions.

· Visionary leadership and collaboration skills, with a track record of fostering teamwork and contributing to organisational growth.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications / Experience

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

· Advanced professional certifications as listed above.

AI & Automation Responsibilities

· Drive the innovation and governance of AI prompt libraries and automated playbooks for consulting use cases such as risk assessments and policy automation.

· Lead proof-of-concepts and pilots for AI/ML security tools, guiding cross-functional integration and scaling successful solutions.

· Shape automation workflows that leverage AI insights for enhanced risk analysis, reporting, and continuous compliance monitoring.

Wellbeing that means something

• 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every year
• Exceptional family leave, 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leave
• Robust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Private medical insurance for everyone, no medical-history exclusions

Financial benefits that have your back

• Performance-based rewards tailored to your role, from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structures
• Income protection: up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need it

Grow your career with us

• SkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online library
• Access to external training and apprenticeships

Making a Difference 

• MatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding
• Pennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Plus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including:

• ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ models
• Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover

At OneAdvanced, we are at the forefront of delivering sector-focused technology solutions that simplify complexity, drive meaningful progress, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society.

We’re much more than a software company. We deliver SaaS workflow applications and IT services that power organisations across Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, Retail, and more.

OneAdvanced is one of the UK’s largest business software and services companies. Based in Birmingham (The Mailbox), operating across the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia.

Our secure, scalable platform, including OneAdvanced AI, our private AI service for UK organisations, powers connectivity and innovation across critical sectors. Alongside our software are our IT services, including hosting, managed services, and application modernisation.

We strive to create an inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collaboration, championing diverse perspectives and ideas. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is embedded in everything we do, guiding us to create meaningful impact for our people, our customers and the planet.

Join us and become part of a team that’s powering the world of work and making a real difference.

Learn more at www.oneadvanced.com