Cyber Security Consultant

STR Group Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist UK cyber consultancy is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join their team in Basingstoke. The role involves providing cyber security guidance across public and private sectors, ensuring project deadlines are met, and delivering high-quality security advice. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications, strong communication skills, and experience in cyber security consultancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security consultancy or internal roles is required.
• Must possess relevant security certifications like CISSP, CISM or CISA.
• Strong communication skills with customer-facing experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber security guidance to programmes and projects.
• Produce policies, operating procedures and risk assessments.
• Create assurance plans and conduct audits.

Skills

Cyber security experience in a consultancy or internal role

Strong communication and customer facing skills

Knowledge of security standards and good practice

Understanding of cloud, access control and networking

Good knowledge of governance, risk and compliance

Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Education

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant

A specialist UK cyber consultancy is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join their growing team. The role involves delivering cyber security advice, assurance work and secure design activity across a mix of public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber security guidance to programmes and projects
• Produce policies, operating procedures and risk assessments
• Create assurance plans and complete audits
• Assess business and technical security risks
• Review existing controls and suggest improvements
• Work with customers to meet project deadlines
• Support business development through relationship building

Essential Skills

• Cyber security experience in a consultancy or internal role
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA
• Knowledge of security standards and good practice
• Understanding of cloud, access control and networking
• Strong communication and customer facing skills
• Good knowledge of governance, risk and compliance
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Desirable Skills

• UK Cyber Security Council registration
• Knowledge of HMG or MoD security policy
• Secure by Design experience
• Experience with NIST, CAF, GovAssure or ISO 27001 audits
• Understanding of supplier assurance
• Experience reviewing penetration test and vulnerability outputs

Additional Requirements

• SC or DV clearance preferred or willingness to be vetted
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to travel

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