Lead Red & Purple Team Security Consultant

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial institution in Greater London seeks an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead advanced security testing and assessments. The ideal candidate will manage Red and Purple team exercises, translate technical findings into business risks, and provide actionable remediation steps. This role is key in enhancing the organization’s cyber resilience while embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of adversarial tactics (MITRE ATT&CK framework) and threat emulation.
• Experience managing ethical hacking campaigns and security testing.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

Responsibilities

• Lead Red Team and Purple Team exercises including planning and execution.
• Coordinate with teams for scheduling and resource allocation.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports detailing vulnerabilities.

Skills

Information security

Cybersecurity

Penetration testing

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

OSCP, OSCE, CRTO or similar certifications

GIAC certifications (e.g., GCTI, GPEN, GCFA)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Threat-hunting tools

Job description

A leading international financial institution in Greater London seeks an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead advanced security testing and assessments. The ideal candidate will manage Red and Purple team exercises, translate technical findings into business risks, and provide actionable remediation steps. This role is key in enhancing the organization’s cyber resilience while embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment.