Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor

Profectus Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension and private healthcare

Training and certification support

Company social events

24 days annual leave, rising to 29

Job summary

Profectus Recruitment is partnering with a cyber security services business to recruit an experienced Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor, or an Assessor stepping into a Lead role. You’ll manage assessments from start to finish, guide clients on improving their security, and support the development of the Cyber Essentials service.

This remote role includes occasional travel to the Midlands HQ and opportunities to influence service improvements and automation within the Cyber Essentials portfolio.

Qualifications

• CSTM or IASME List A certification required.
• Maintain Cyber Essentials/Plus assessor status with CPD.
• Experience assessing security risks and remediation recommendations.
• Confident leading customer meetings and explaining security issues.
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cyber Essentials Basic and Plus assessments from start to finish.
• Coordinate customer sessions and review submissions.
• Perform vulnerability scans and sample testing; provide remediation feedback.
• Support VMaaS for client security improvements.
• Mentor assessors and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Cyber Essentials knowledge

Vulnerability assessments

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Collaboration

Education

IASME List A qualification (CSTM / CREST CRT / CSTL / OSCP / CPENT)

Job description

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Midlands HQ

Profectus Recruitment is working with a cyber security services business to find an experienced Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor they would also consider a Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor who wants to step into a Lead role. You’ll lead customer assessments, guide clients on improving their security and support the development of the organisation’s Cyber Essentials service.

The role

You’ll manage Cyber Essentials Basic and Plus assessments from start to finish, including arranging customer sessions, reviewing submissions, carrying out vulnerability scans and sample testing, and providing clear feedback on any changes required.

You’ll also help managed-service customers improve their security posture through Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS). This includes reviewing open vulnerabilities, advising on remediation and helping resolve more complex issues. As a senior point of contact for the assessment team, you’ll provide guidance to other assessors and contribute to service improvements, automation and process documentation.

What you’ll bring

• A current CSTM or another valid IASME List A qualification, such as CREST CRT, CSTL, OSCP, CPENT or an equivalent recognised qualification
• The ability to maintain your Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessor status, including required CPD
• Experience assessing security risks and recommending practical remediation
• Confidence leading customer meetings and explaining security issues clearly
• Strong organisation and decision-making skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to support colleagues
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What’s on offer

• 24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising by one day per year up to 29 days
• Company pension and private healthcare
• Training and certification support
• Company social events