Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant to oversee the Group’s approach to cyber and data security risks. The role involves leading risk-based assurance, providing insight, and challenging senior leadership in a hybrid working arrangement based in Livingston. Candidates should have a strong cybersecurity background, particularly within financial services, and possess relevant industry certifications.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in cybersecurity, ideally in financial services.
• Exposure to key regulatory frameworks like GDPR or CCPA.
• Understanding of risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent, risk-based assurance and oversight of cyber and data security risk.
• Provide oversight for frameworks identifying, assessing, and reporting risks.
• Challenge senior leaders on cyber and data security risks.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Technical Awareness

Education

Relevant Industry Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CompTIA Security+)

Job description

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Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant, Livingston

Client:

Be-IT

Location:

Livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant

Location: Edinburgh - Hybrid 50%

Salary: Around £57,000 with an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Our Client is seeking a Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant to help shape and oversee the Group’s approach to cyber and data security risks. Sitting in the second line of defence, you’ll act as an expert advisor and independent challenger to senior leaders.

What you’ll do:

• Lead independent, risk-based assurance and oversight of cyber and data security risk.
• Provide insight and challenge across key domains like IAM, endpoint security, incident response and more.
• Oversee frameworks for identifying, assessing, and reporting cyber and information risks.

What you’ll bring:

• A solid grounding in cybersecurity (ideally in financial services), with exposure to key regulatory frameworks like GDPR or CCPA.
• Understanding of risk management principles, ideally within a 2nd line or governance function.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CompTIA Security+ or similar.
• Strong technical awareness across areas like application security, incident response, and data privacy.