Cyber Security Consultant

About the role

As a Cyber Security Consultant you will support the delivery of security initiatives that enhance both technical defences and human resilience. Leveraging your experience and subject matter expertise, you’ll contribute to the identification and mitigation of cyber risks while conducting risk assessments and designing impactful security improvement programmes for clients.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in risk assessments and security audits, providing remedies and preventive measures.
• Develop and execute security assessments for clients.
• Design and deliver security and awareness projects for clients.
• Participate in crisis readiness exercises.
• Deliver client engagements as part of a team.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security practices into business processes.
• Create reports or presentations for clients.
• Draft security policies, guidelines, and control frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders at various organisational levels.
• Collaborative and teamwork‑oriented within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent time‑management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of security protocols, authentication, authorization, and security vulnerabilities.
• Capability in executing security assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, DORA and compliance requirements like GDPR and HIPAA.
• Proficiency in at least two security domains: network, application, endpoint, or cloud security.
• Basic scripting/programming ability in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
• Relevant certifications such as CISM or CISSP.

What we offer

• Flexible working options to balance personal and professional life.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme.
• Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community and volunteering programmes.
• Green Car Scheme and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Special time off for major life events and new pet arrivals.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and family‑planning support.