Boston Consulting Group
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
WTW
The Senior Cyber Security Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the organization's enterprise security architecture to protect critical assets, systems, and data. This role partners with senior IT, engineering, and business leaders to define security principles, standards, and roadmaps that align with business objectives while mitigating cyber risk. The Senior Cyber Security Architect serves as the primary subject matter expert on secure architecture design, emerging threats, and security technology evaluation, ensuring the organization is protected against both current and future cyber risks. The Role Security Architecture & Strategy Develop, maintain, and communicate the enterprise security architecture framework, patterns, and standards. Translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architecture solutions. Define and champion the organization's secure-by-design and zero trust strategies. Align architecture decisions with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational risk appetite. Solution Design & Governance Provide architecture oversight and guidance for IT and business projects to ensure compliance with security standards. Conduct architecture reviews and threat modeling for new and existing systems, applications, and cloud deployments. Advise on secure integration of on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed security in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Technology Evaluation & Innovation Research and assess emerging security technologies, tools, and practices for enterprise adoption. Drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of security platforms (e.g., IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, NDR, CASB). Partner with infrastructure and network teams to enhance security posture without impeding operational efficiency. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure architecture designs meet compliance requirements such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, DORA, and local data protection regulations. Support security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies for high-risk findings. Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams to maintain audit readiness. Leadership & Influence Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CTO, and senior business leaders on security architecture matters. Mentor junior architects and security engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation. Represent the organization in external security forums and architecture working groups. The Requirements Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with experience in an architecture leadership role. Deep expertise in security architecture across cloud, application, network, and endpoint domains. Strong knowledge of zero trust principles, secure cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern identity solutions (IAM, PAM, MFA, SSO). Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, TOGAF, SABSA, DORA, GDPR). Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, AWS/Azure Security Specialty) strongly preferred. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field is preferred. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please contact your recruiter.
The Senior Cyber Security Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the organization's enterprise security architecture to protect critical assets, systems, and data. This role partners with senior IT, engineering, and business leaders to define security principles, standards, and roadmaps that align with business objectives while mitigating cyber risk. The Senior Cyber Security Architect serves as the primary subject matter expert on secure architecture design, emerging threats, and security technology evaluation, ensuring the organization is protected against both current and future cyber risks. The Role Security Architecture & Strategy Develop, maintain, and communicate the enterprise security architecture framework, patterns, and standards. Translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architecture solutions. Define and champion the organization's secure-by-design and zero trust strategies. Align architecture decisions with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational risk appetite. Solution Design & Governance Provide architecture oversight and guidance for IT and business projects to ensure compliance with security standards. Conduct architecture reviews and threat modeling for new and existing systems, applications, and cloud deployments. Advise on secure integration of on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed security in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Technology Evaluation & Innovation Research and assess emerging security technologies, tools, and practices for enterprise adoption. Drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of security platforms (e.g., IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, NDR, CASB). Partner with infrastructure and network teams to enhance security posture without impeding operational efficiency. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure architecture designs meet compliance requirements such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, DORA, and local data protection regulations. Support security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies for high-risk findings. Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams to maintain audit readiness. Leadership & Influence Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CTO, and senior business leaders on security architecture matters. Mentor junior architects and security engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation. Represent the organization in external security forums and architecture working groups. The Requirements Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with experience in an architecture leadership role. Deep expertise in security architecture across cloud, application, network, and endpoint domains. Strong knowledge of zero trust principles, secure cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern identity solutions (IAM, PAM, MFA, SSO). Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, TOGAF, SABSA, DORA, GDPR). Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, AWS/Azure Security Specialty) strongly preferred. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field is preferred. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please contact your recruiter.
Sanderson Government & Defence
Cyber Technical Consultant - SC Cleared - Perm Location: London or Cheltenham, 3 days in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + Benefits This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Cyber Security Consultant to join an expanding technical consultancy as they support public sector clients across cyber, telecoms, and data. This role involves designing secure networks, analysing complex datasets, and contributing to protecting UK security through data driven insights and solutions. Key Responsibilities Assessing your client's' needs, understanding how their needs may differ from their wants, and appropriately managing stakeholder relationships. Selecting, understanding and adapting security control frameworks. Designing, justifying and implementing security management strategies. Identifying risks from design documentation and proposing proportionate cyber security controls. Ensuring security principles are applied during design and development to reduce risk. Developing and communicating corporate information security policy, standards and guidelines. Developing organisational strategies that address information control requirements. Identifying and monitoring environmental and market trends and proactively assessing impact on business strategies, benefits and risks. Performing threat modelling and risk assessments to develop a holistic picture of threat. Developing new architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices. Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines. Taking the initiative on project work, and knowing how to jump straight in. Supporting client engagements, including pitches and presentations. Skills/Knowledge You have relevant and recent experience working within the cyber security industry. You have experience in a consulting or customer facing role. You have worked in technical client deliveries across a range of cyber security related projects You can demonstrate subject matter expertise in one of the following domains: Security Architecture, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering. You have experience of programming, programming and Scripting concepts. You have experience working with security controls within cloud-based infrastructure (eg Azure, AWS, GCP). This may include design, configuration, or protective monitoring. You have experience working with security control frameworks eg ISO27001, NIST, CAF or others. You have demonstrable continuous personal development with relevant certifications and accreditations. You have strong interpersonal skills You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance If you're interested in the learning more, please apply or reach out to (see below) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Cyber Technical Consultant - SC Cleared - Perm Location: London or Cheltenham, 3 days in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + Benefits This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Cyber Security Consultant to join an expanding technical consultancy as they support public sector clients across cyber, telecoms, and data. This role involves designing secure networks, analysing complex datasets, and contributing to protecting UK security through data driven insights and solutions. Key Responsibilities Assessing your client's' needs, understanding how their needs may differ from their wants, and appropriately managing stakeholder relationships. Selecting, understanding and adapting security control frameworks. Designing, justifying and implementing security management strategies. Identifying risks from design documentation and proposing proportionate cyber security controls. Ensuring security principles are applied during design and development to reduce risk. Developing and communicating corporate information security policy, standards and guidelines. Developing organisational strategies that address information control requirements. Identifying and monitoring environmental and market trends and proactively assessing impact on business strategies, benefits and risks. Performing threat modelling and risk assessments to develop a holistic picture of threat. Developing new architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices. Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines. Taking the initiative on project work, and knowing how to jump straight in. Supporting client engagements, including pitches and presentations. Skills/Knowledge You have relevant and recent experience working within the cyber security industry. You have experience in a consulting or customer facing role. You have worked in technical client deliveries across a range of cyber security related projects You can demonstrate subject matter expertise in one of the following domains: Security Architecture, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering. You have experience of programming, programming and Scripting concepts. You have experience working with security controls within cloud-based infrastructure (eg Azure, AWS, GCP). This may include design, configuration, or protective monitoring. You have experience working with security control frameworks eg ISO27001, NIST, CAF or others. You have demonstrable continuous personal development with relevant certifications and accreditations. You have strong interpersonal skills You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance If you're interested in the learning more, please apply or reach out to (see below) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
