Cyber Essentials Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Security Analyst based in Preston, UK, to assess and certify organizations' cybersecurity practices. This role involves managing the assessment process, ensuring compliance with the Cyber Essentials scheme, and staying updated on cybersecurity regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in cybersecurity assessments, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Ongoing training and certification budgets

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Cyber Essentials Self-Assessments and Cyber Essentials Plus Audits is essential.
• Qualifications such as VA+, CRT, CSTM are advantageous.
• Ongoing training is provided for Cyber Scheme and CREST certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assessment process for Cyber Essentials certifications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards during assessments.
• Maintain accurate documents and prepare comprehensive reports.

Skills

Cybersecurity awareness

Risk assessment

Client management

Education

VA+, CRT, CSTM

Job description

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Client:

Citation Cyber

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Security Analyst

Line Manager: Security Analyst Manager

Role Overview: You will be part of a team responsible for assessing and certifying organisations' cybersecurity practices according to the Cyber Essentials scheme. Your role will involve delivery, overseeing the assessment process, ensuring compliance with standards, to deliver high-quality services to clients. Additionally, you will be responsible for staying updated on cybersecurity trends and regulations to enhance the effectiveness of the assessment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery
• Day-to-day delivery of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials PLUS certifications
• Providing feedback and guidance to the customer throughout the certification process.
• Maintain certifications required to perform the role (VA+, CPSA/CRT/CSTM/OSCP)
• Conduct gap analysis and risk assessments related to information security frameworks.
• Assessment Process Management:
• Oversee the end-to-end assessment process, from client engagement to certification issuance.
• Ensure assessments are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with the Cyber Essentials scheme and relevant standards.
• Contribute to developing and implementing streamlined processes to optimise assessment workflows and improve overall efficiency.
• Quality Assurance:
• Adhere to rigorous quality assurance measures to maintain the integrity and credibility of the assessment process.
• Review assessment reports and certification documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed to enhance the quality of assessments.
• Regulatory Compliance and Continuous Improvement:
• Stay abreast of cybersecurity regulations, industry best practices, and emerging threats to inform assessment methodologies and standards.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records of assessment activities, client interactions, and certification outcomes.
• Prepare comprehensive assessment reports and certification documentation for clients and regulatory authorities as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of assessment metrics, performance indicators, and other relevant data to management and stakeholders.

Qualifications / Experience

• Qualifications that would be advantageous for this role would include but not limited to: VA+, CRT, CSTM.
• Experience delivering Cyber Essentials Self-Assessments and Cyber Essentials Plus Audits
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays +1 for Birthday
• Ongoing training and budgets for Cyber Scheme and CREST certifications (CRT/CCT Web or CCT Inf).
• Private medical Insurance
• Be part of a growing business with great career opportunities