Associate Consultant Cyber Consulting Services

CPX Security; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CPX Security in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Associate Consultant – Cyber Consulting Services to support the delivery of Cyber Academy engagements across Training, advisory services, and exercises. Projects may be remote or onsite depending on client needs.

The role focuses on developing training materials, conducting research on trends, and assisting with proposals, RFPs, and reporting, with opportunities to work with AI-enabled automation to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), or Information Systems Management, Engineering.
• MBA/master's degree is an advantage but not mandatory
• Preferred: CEH; ISO 27001; ISC2 CC; CompTia Security+; or equivalent cybersecurity certification

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Cyber Academy engagements across Training, Training Advisory, Cyber Exercises, and Cyber Awareness & Education services.
• Deliver the projects either remotely or onsite depending on the client requirement.
• Perform the Cyber Academy tasks across assigned projects and practices, including but not limited to:
• Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of cybersecurity training programmes, awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives.
• Support the design and execution of Cyber Exercises, including Capture the Flag (CTF), Cyber Drills, and Crisis Simulation Exercises by assisting with scenario development, facilitation activities, and reporting.
• Conduct research on cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, frameworks, and industry best practices to support content development and client engagements.
• Assist in developing training materials, awareness collateral, presentations, participant guides, and post-engagement reports.
• Support in enabling integration of Cyber Academy services with AI-enabled automation to reduce cost per engagement or generate revenue.
• Assist with proposal development, RFP responses, effort estimations, and preparation of client-facing presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance Cyber Academy services, processes, and delivery approaches.
• Support – if required by the business – the management of security incidents, including response, investigation, and communication with project team.

Skills

Analytics

Reporting

Communication

Presentation

Time management

Team collaboration

MS Office

Cybersecurity basics

AI in cybersecurity

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

IEC 62443

Detail orientation

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/Master's (adv.)

CEH

ISO 27001

ISC2 CC

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Virtual Machines

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title - Associate Consultant – Cyber Consulting Services

Minimum Work Experience -

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience with relevant work in the cyber security domain.
• Exposure to cybersecurity awareness, training, advisory services, cyber exercises, or security operations is preferred.
• Experience supporting project delivery, research activities, documentation, reporting, or stakeholder coordination activities.
• Exposure to incident response, SOC operations, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, or cyber defense functions would be advantageous.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), or Information Systems Management, Engineering.
• MBA/master's degree is an advantage but not mandatory
• Preferred: CEH; ISO 27001; ISC2 CC; CompTia Security+; or equivalent cybersecurity certification

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Cyber Academy engagements across Training, Training Advisory, Cyber Exercises, and Cyber Awareness & Education services.
• Deliver the projects either remotely or onsite depending on the client requirement.
• Perform the Cyber Academy tasks across assigned projects and practices, including but not limited to:
• Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of cybersecurity training programmes, awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives.
• Support the design and execution of Cyber Exercises, including Capture the Flag (CTF), Cyber Drills, and Crisis Simulation Exercises by assisting with scenario development, facilitation activities, and reporting.
• Conduct research on cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, frameworks, and industry best practices to support content development and client engagements.
• Assist in developing training materials, awareness collateral, presentations, participant guides, and post-engagement reports.
• Support in enabling integration of Cyber Academy services with AI-enabled automation to reduce cost per engagement or generate revenue.
• Assist with proposal development, RFP responses, effort estimations, and preparation of client-facing presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance Cyber Academy services, processes, and delivery approaches.
• Support – if required by the business – the management of security incidents, including response, investigation, and communication with project team.

Skills/Certifications (Technical & Non-Technical)

Business Skills

• Strong analytics & reporting skills with strong communication & presentation.
• Excellent time management, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and security operations.
• Strong understanding of AI and emerging technologies in cybersecurity.
• Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF and NIST 800-series, and IEC 62443, applied within training, advisory, and exercise design.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude.
• Adaptable and capable of working in fast-paced project environments.
• Demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning mindset in cybersecurity and consulting domains.