Cyber Essentials Assessor

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Security Analyst in Swindon. The role involves managing assessments for Cyber Essentials and Plus certifications, ensuring compliance, and improving processes. With excellent career growth opportunities and benefits, this position is ideal for individuals experienced in cybersecurity frameworks.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays +1 for Birthday

Ongoing training and budgets for Cyber Scheme and CREST certifications

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Cyber Essentials Self-Assessments and Cyber Essentials Plus Audits.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations and industry best practices.
• Capable of conducting gap analysis related to information security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of Cyber Essentials certifications.
• Oversee the entire assessment process from engagement to certification.
• Ensure compliance and improve assessment processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity compliance

Risk assessment

Quality assurance

Education

VA+, CRT, CSTM certifications

Job description

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Cyber Essentials Assessor, swindon, wiltshire

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Client:

Citation Cyber

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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