Senior Consultant - Cyber Security

CYBER SECURITY SENIOR CONSULTANT

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Senior Consultant to join our growing team at BIP UK. This role is essential in strengthening our cyber security capabilities across regions, supporting clients in safeguarding their digital assets while aligning with their broader business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring solid technical and advisory expertise in cyber security, with the added ability to operate effectively in both English and Italian, in order to act as a primary Point of Contact towards the CyberSec CoE in Italy, ensuring that centralized-developed approaches, experiences and tools are properly leveraged for Bip UK business and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions tailored to client needs, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Conduct security audits and compliance assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead post-audit phases by performing project management and delivery coordination activities, supporting the definition, evaluation, and tracking of remediation plans, including corrective and compensatory actions, implementation roadmaps, associated costs, and timelines.
• Develop and coordinate the cybersecurity by design process across projects, ensuring security is embedded from the early stages of system development.
• Support cross-functional teams in the UK and Italy, ensuring alignment on cybersecurity strategy, frameworks, and tools.
• Promote and support the adoption of BIP-developed cybersecurity tools, acting as an advocate toward both existing and prospective clients.

Essential qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related STEM field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience in conducting third-party audits to assess compliance with security standards and regulations, with active involvement in post-assessment project management activities.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Understanding of privacy regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, DORA, PCI-DSS).
• Experience in creating and leading workshops across cybersecurity and IT functions to drive collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment on security strategies and initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across international teams and to communicate technical concepts across heterogeneous audiences, from executive leadership to technical system engineers.
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in both English and Italian.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Desirable qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent in information security management systems (ISMS).
• Willingness to travel as required, both domestically and internationally, to support client engagements and cross-team collaboration.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence cybersecurity challenges and frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001).