Cyber Security Consultant

Ocho; Belfast; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity services firm is seeking an experienced cybersecurity consultant in Belfast. The role includes guiding clients through compliance, providing strategic security advice, and developing incident response strategies. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in key cybersecurity standards and hold relevant certifications. This position offers exciting growth opportunities and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Work From Home

Equity options

Enhanced pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced cybersecurity consultant with strong background in risk management and compliance.
• Skilled in ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NIST, CIS).
• Hands-on expertise in vulnerability assessment and incident response.
• Excellent communication, client management, and policy development skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through ISO 27001, SOC 2 & Cyber Essentials compliance.
• Provide vCISO services & strategic security advice.
• Assist with penetration testing & risk assessments.
• Develop incident response plans & security policies.
• Deliver cybersecurity training & awareness programs.

Skills

ISO 27001

SOC 2

Cyber Essentials

vCISO

GRC

Education

Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP)

Job description

Ocho are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing cybersecurity services company, providing essential cybersecurity and data protection services to SMEs. Specialising in helping businesses achieve ISO 27001 certification, GDPR compliance, and Cyber Essentials Plus, while also offering Penetration Testing and virtual security operations support.

Day to day:

• Guide clients through ISO 27001, SOC 2 & Cyber Essentials compliance
• Provide vCISO services & strategic security advice
• Assist with penetration testing & risk assessments
• Develop incident response plans & security policies
• Deliver cybersecurity training & awareness programs

Experience:

• Experienced cybersecurity consultant with strong background in risk management and compliance.
• Skilled in ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NIST, CIS).
• Hands‑on expertise in vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
• Excellent communication, client management, and policy development skills; relevant certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, ISO 27001).

Why Join?

• Exciting growth opportunities, including equity options, enhanced pension, bonus
• A collaborative, innovative, and flexible work environment
• The chance to shape the future of cybersecurity for SMEs

Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria, or contact Andrew Harrison directly.

Skills:

ISO 270001 SOC2 Cyber Essentials vCISO GRC

Benefits:

Work From Home