Cyber Security Consultant

Insignis; 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 deliver expert advice and assurance work across both public and private sector clients. Responsibilities include guiding projects, producing operating procedures, and assessing risks. Candidates should have relevant certifications and strong communication skills. A willingness to travel is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with NIST, CAF, GovAssure or ISO 27001 audits.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel.

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.

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

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

Apply with your CV and I will be in touch.