Cyber Security Consultant

Computappoint; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cyber Security Professional Services Specialist is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to provide high-level technical security advice and support to public sector clients in South West England. Candidates should have practical experience in this sector and related security certifications. This full-time role offers competitive pay in the range of £55k to £65k and requires knowledge of public sector cyber security standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cyber security consultancy for public sector clients.
• Ability to assess and propose security improvements.
• Experience producing formal security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide security consultancy to public sector clients.
• Review existing security controls and propose improvements.
• Produce security policies and management plans.
• Assess business and technical risks.

Skills

Previous experience in similar roles

Knowledge of public sector cyber security policy

Expert understanding of Secure by Design

Knowledge of MOD cyber security policy

Related Cyber Security Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP)

Education

Education based in IT Security

Job description

Account Manager & Senior Technical Recruitment Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant

Base pay range

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Salary & Requirements

• Salary Range: £55k to £65k (DOE)
• Security Clearance: Ideally active clearance: National Security Vetted, SC or DV, if not, willing to undergo government security vetting process
• Travel / Locations: Consultants will often be required to visit client sites in South-West England, situated along the M3/M4 corridor (mostly between Bristol and West London)

About the Role

My client, a leading Cyber Security Professional Services Specialist are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to provide high level technical security advice, guidance and support to a range of public sector clients e.g. Police, HMG and MoD. Practical experience and excellent knowledge of this sector and related security requirements is a strong requirement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing security consultancy and support to public sector clients such as HMG, Police & MoD related (as well as other sector) clients
• Reviewing the effectiveness of existing security controls and proposing proportionate security improvements
• Production of formal deliverables such as accreditation evidence, security policies and operating procedures (e.g. SyOPs), risk assessments, and security assurance management plans.
• Understanding, assessing and articulating business and information risk at a technical and business process level

Skills & Knowledge

• Previous experience in similar roles.
• Knowledge and understanding of public sector (e.g. HMG, Police, and MoD) cyber security policy, standards, guidance, security processes and organisation
• Expert understanding of Secure by Design and associated tooling, e.g. MoD Continual Assurance Activity Tracker, and HMG SbD Self Assurance Tracker
• Knowledge and understanding of MOD cyber security policy, e.g. JSP440, standards and guidance
• Related Cyber Security Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP) and / or Education based in IT Security

Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security

Location

South West, England, United Kingdom