Cyber Essentials Assessor

Cyber UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,500 - 39,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible remote working

Job summary

Cyber UK is seeking a Cyber Security Advisor (Cyber Essentials Assessor) to enhance client cyber resilience. The role involves conducting Cyber Essentials assessments and offering consultancy to diverse clients. Ideal candidates will possess the IASME Cyber Essentials Assessor certification and have a strong technical understanding of cyber security fundamentals. This full-time, permanent position allows remote work throughout the UK, with annual remuneration ranging from £27,500 to £39,999 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• IASME Cyber Essentials Assessor certification required.
• 3 years’ experience in IT or cyber security preferred.
• Understanding of various operating systems and networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consultancy advice and support.
• Perform Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments.
• Generate client assessments, feedback, and reports.

Skills

Client consultancy

IASME Cyber Essentials Assessor certification

Technical understanding of security controls

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Qualys

Nessus

InsightVM

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Advisor (Cyber Essentials Assessor)

About the Role

Are you passionate about cyber security and ready to make a real impact? Whether you’re a newly qualified Cyber Essentials Assessor or an IT professional with a strong technical understanding of cyber security fundamentals, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for a proactive and client-focused Cyber Security Advisor to join our team. You’ll support a wide range of clients in improving their cyber resilience through Cyber Essentials assessments and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing clients with high quality consultancy advice and support.
• Undertaking Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments, where qualified to do so.
• Generating client assessments, feedback, reports and certificates within set Service Level Agreements (SLA) targets.
• Working with the Head of Cyber Essentials to identify improvements and automation of existing processes.

Person Specification

Essential

• IASME Cyber Essentials Assessor certification.

May consider

• Those with 3 years’ experience in IT, IT security, or cyber security with a strong technical understanding of:
• Fundamental security controls such as secure configuration, access control, malware protection, patch management, and boundary firewalls
• Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android)
• Networking protocols and server administration
• Cloud services (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
• Security standards (e.g. ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
• Willingness to achieve IASME Cyber Essentials within the initial 3 months if successful. Mentorship and support will be provided by our existing experienced team.

Desirable

• Experience working with clients in a consultancy or advisory capacity
• Experience working with vulnerability assessment and management tools such as Qualys, Nessus, InsightVM etc.
• Understanding and knowledge of cloud computing, Kubernetes, docker and other relevant containerisation technology will be considered a bonus.
• Junior / beginner level penetration testing qualifications such as eJPT, PNPT, CPSA etc.
• Penetration testing qualifications such as OSCP, CRT, CPTS, CRTO, CRTP etc will be an advantage.

What You Bring

• Excellent communication skills – able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• A proactive approach to learning and staying current with cyber security trends

Why Join Us?

• Work remotely from anywhere in the UK
• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking cyber security team
• Gain exposure to a wide range of clients and technologies
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support

Please note: This role may require occasional travel to client sites and will be subject to security clearance checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Remuneration: £27,500 – £39,999. Salary will be dependent on existing qualifications and experience. Basis: Permanent, full-time. Location: Home based within the UK.