Information Security Consultant

About PA Consulting

PA Consulting is a global leader in strategy, technology, and innovation. We combine the power of ingenuity with breakthrough technologies to create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts help clients adapt and transform, achieving enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists operating globally across various sectors.

About the Digital & Data Community

Join our vibrant Digital & Data team, working alongside product, design, and a wide range of other experts to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions. We offer a flexible and unique career path within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. You can progress on a technical career track, with the option to focus on deep technical expertise rather than necessarily pursuing a Partner career track.

Why Consider Joining Our Digital & Data Community?

• Impactful Work: Collaborate on diverse projects and tech stacks for clients across seven key sectors.
• Career Growth: Progress on a technical career track within a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Collaborative Community: Engage with experts through knowledge-sharing, peer support, coaching, and mentoring.
• Learning Culture: Deepen your expertise with a budget for courses (technical and non-technical) and certifications.
• Hybrid Working: A minimum of 2 days per week in the office or on client site, with flexibility based on role or assignment.

Our Tech Stack

We advocate for using the right technology for the right task. You can expect to work with a variety of technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications.

What You Can Expect

• Work using agile best practices, collaborating cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Apply your technical skills to solve client problems and contribute to internal projects.
• Participate in live in-person whiteboarding sessions for team problem-solving, alongside asynchronous communication.
• Embrace hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week on client site or in our office. Actual time spent will vary by assignment.
• Work within an environment that deeply cares about its values.

Essential Requirements

• Solid foundation in information security.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF, SABSA).
• Background in delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure or integration projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Please note: Some UK roles require UK security clearance. Applicants must meet residency requirements (minimum 5 years continuous residency in the UK) for higher levels of National Security Vetting. Please review UK Government guidance on security vetting before applying.

Assessment Process

• Quick call with a Tech Recruiter.
• Round 1: Competency or Technical Interview (60 mins).
• Round 2: Competency or Technical Interview (whichever wasn't completed in Round 1) (60 mins).
• Final Round: Meeting with a PA Leader, including a mini case study and discussion (60 mins).

Additional Information

Life At PA

Life At PA encompasses our people's experience, focusing on enriching working lives through unique opportunities and purpose-led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with clients, teams, and communities to deliver insight and impact. We foster a workplace that values human difference, diverse mindsets, inclusion, and equality, unlocking potential for everyone to be their best self.

Benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks with private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve), with the option to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunities to get involved with community and charity initiatives.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax-efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

We are committed to advancing equality and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations for the recruitment process can be requested by contacting [email protected]