Principal Security Consultant
Location: Central London
working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Salary: up to £120K + Bonus
We’re hiring a Principal Security Consultant to join a market-leading brand and drive the security strategy for cutting-edge web platforms in an Azure cloud and Akamai security environment. This role is critical in securing web applications, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud workloads while ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
Why Join?
* Work with a highly skilled engineering, DevOps, and architecture team.
* Lead security initiatives for a global platform.
* Opportunity to shape security policies, frameworks, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and drive security strategy for Azure & Akamai environments.
* Secure web applications, APIs, and cloud workloads using OWASP, CIS benchmarks.
* Implement threat modeling, SAST, DAST, IaC security, and DevSecOps best practices.
* Optimize Akamai Kona Site Defender, Bot Manager, and CDN security.
* Strengthen CI/CD security, identity management, and network security.
* Lead incident response, risk assessments, and compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2).
What We’re Looking For:
* Expertise in web security (OWASP, API security, Zero Trust).
* Strong Azure security knowledge (Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud).
* Hands-on Akamai security experience (WAF, Bot Management, Edge DNS).
* Experience with DevSecOps, Terraform, container security (AKS, Docker).
* Proficiency in security tools (Burp Suite, Snyk, SonarQube, SIEM, SOAR).
* Strong stakeholder engagement & leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Certifications: CISSP, CISM, AZ-500, Akamai Security Certifications.
* Experience in secure coding (JavaScript, Python, .NET, Go) and penetration testing.
This is a high-impact role for a security leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Interested? Apply now!