Cyber Security Consultant

Addition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Certification support

Flexible working

Career progression

Learning & development

Job summary

Addition Solutions in London is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant (Delivery Focus) to lead client engagements, shape security strategies, and deliver cyber security projects across a diverse client base.

The role requires 3+ years delivering security projects in a consultancy or MSP; strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls; excellent stakeholder management, reporting, and the ability to translate complex concepts into business recommendations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years delivering cyber security projects to external clients.
• Proven consultancy or MSP delivery experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and Cyber Essentials.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with security governance, risk management and compliance.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-focused recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of cybersecurity consultancy projects.
• Conduct maturity assessments, risk reviews, and gap analyses.
• Advise on governance, risk management and compliance.
• Develop security roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
• Support certification and compliance initiatives.
• Review and enhance security policies and controls.
• Facilitate workshops and executive discussions.
• Mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Consultancy MSP

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cloud security

Security architecture

Risk assessment

Governance & compliance

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant (Delivery Focus)

Join a growing cyber security consultancy that helps organisations strengthen their security posture, manage risk, and navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. This is a client-facing role where you'll play a key part in delivering trusted advice, leading engagements, and shaping long-term security strategies.

Role Overview:

Location: Central London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Industry: Cyber Security Consulting

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the delivery of cyber security consultancy projects across a diverse client base.
• Conduct cyber maturity assessments, risk reviews, and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement.
• Advise organisations on governance, risk management, compliance, and security best practice.
• Develop practical security roadmaps and recommendations aligned to business objectives.
• Support clients with certification and compliance initiatives, including recognised industry frameworks and standards.
• Review and enhance security policies, processes, and controls.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and executive-level discussions.
• Provide guidance on security architecture, cloud security, and secure design principles.
• Assist with vulnerability management programmes and remediation planning.
• Evaluate third-party security risks and supplier assurance processes.
• Contribute to cyber resilience and incident preparedness initiatives.
• Support business development activities, proposals, and client presentations.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional consultancy services.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the ongoing development of the wider team.

Main Skills Needed:

• Proven experience within a consultancy or MSP environment.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Project Management with a background delivering on Cyber Security projects to external clients.
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and Cyber Essentials.
• Experience delivering consultancy engagements directly to clients.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and security maturity reviews.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-focused recommendations.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Solid project management and organisational abilities.
• Exposure to cloud security, security architecture, vulnerability management, or security operations environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001, Microsoft Security, GIAC, or similar would be advantageous.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Private healthcare, healthcare cash plan, life insurance, and pension scheme.
• Structured learning and development pathways.
• Ongoing training and professional certification support.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy practice.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• A collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and professional growth are actively encouraged.
• The chance to work on varied and meaningful cyber security challenges across multiple sectors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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