Lead Cyber Security Consultant

Location : London (Hybrid - 3 days on-site) Contract : 6 months | Inside IR35 Rate : £900-£1000 per day Cititec has partnered with a leading energy trading company who are seeking an Interim Lead Cyber Security Consultant to oversee its cybersecurity strategy and operations. This London-based role requires a hands-on leader to shape and deliver security initiatives across international trading environments, ensuring regulatory compliance, cyber resilience, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary InfoSec lead, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business Drive cyber risk awareness, governance, and strategic security improvements Lead the design and maintenance of the ISMS in alignment with ISO27001 Support compliance with regulatory frameworks, including NIST and NIS2 Embed security into enterprise and cloud architecture (AWS/Azure) Maintain security policies, resilience plans, and data protection strategies Guide responses to emerging threats and align security with business priorities Key Requirement: Proven InfoSec leadership with experience in global or regulated environments Strong background in security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, COBIT, NIS2) Technical understanding of IAM, encryption, PKI, and data protection Experience with hybrid and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) Confident communicator with a track record of stakeholder influence Experience within the Financial, Energy or Commodity trading industry