Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee
Cyber Security Consulting Lead
Location: London
Type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working
The Opportunity
QBE Europe is a Cyber Security ConsultingLeadto join our European Cyber Security team in our London Office. This role will provide Cyber Security Technology and Integration Assessment for QBE's IT Change Projects utilising a Secure Design Framework based on the NIST framework.
The role will require the ability to work with Architects and Solution Design SME's across a range of technologies to identify Cyber threats and gaps in controls and processes.
The regular output across workstreams will be the production of the Secure by Design assessment, NFR's and supporting the project in identifying, remediating or raising relevant risks.
Your new role
Lead security assurance, assessments, advisory for IT and Business projects (Cloud and On-prem) within EO and globally against the NIST 800-53 cyber security standard and compliance framework
Partner with the security architecture and other relevant teams to define security patterns and ensure that appropriate security controls are embedded within solutions.
Develop non-functional security requirements and provide directions on how they should be integrated into solution designs.
Carry out security risk assessments and provide the appropriate mitigation to identified risks.
Collaborate, guide and influence IT and Business stakeholders in correcting non -compliant processes.
Assist and contribute to strategic global, and regional security projects and initiatives and their deployment within EO and Global security teams.
About you
Security and Risk Expertise
Demonstrable experience applying security and risk-based standards, including ISO 2700X, ISO 31000, NIST 800, and PCI-DSS.
Strong understanding of how toidentifysecurity weaknesses and take accountability for driving mitigations through to a secure outcome.
Stakeholder and Delivery Experience
Experience working across in-house and outsourced service models, multiple time zones, and multicultural environments.
Able to work independently while seeking support when needed.
Preferred Experience
Financial services experience would beadvantageouswith awareness ofAPRA, PRA, FCA
Desired Qualifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA) or equivalent, highly regarded.
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent
Certified Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC)
Other security certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
To learn more about our achievements, click here
Apply now andlet’smake it happen!
Ifyou’relooking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Client Counseling, Commercial Acumen, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Governance, Cyber Security Management, Information Security, Information Security Risk Management, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Quality Control (QC), Risk ManagementApplication Close Date: 17/07/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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