Cyber Security Consultant

Overview

In this role you will help clients identify and mitigate cyber security risks across IT, OT and business systems. You’ll work with stakeholders to deliver risk assessments, security assurance and resilience activities on high-profile projects within a multidisciplinary cyber capability team. The position sits at the intersection of governance, risk and technical delivery in a defence/government-focused consultancy. You’ll contribute to secure, resilient solutions while engaging with cross-functional stakeholders across complex environments.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid and flexible working
• annual bonus
• private healthcare
• enhanced pension
• life assurance
• excellent holiday allowance

Responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments within complex operational and technology environments
• Assist clients in identifying, analysing and managing cyber security risks
• Deliver security assurance and governance activities aligned to recognised standards
• Provide cyber security advice across systems, networks and business processes
• Contribute to resilience planning, incident preparedness and recovery activities
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to communicate risks and recommendations
• Support the development of secure and resilient solutions throughout project lifecycles

Key requirements

• Experience delivering cyber security, information security or risk management activities
• Understanding of security risk assessment methodologies and risk management principles
• Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills

• Strong communication
• Analytical thinking
• Report-writing
• Security risk assessment methodologies
• ISO 27001, NIST or similar security frameworks
• Secure-by-Design principles

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