Cyber Security Consultant

Claranet Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to enhance their GRC services. In this role, you will engage with clients, ensuring their needs are met while building lasting relationships. Your expertise in audit frameworks and customer support will be crucial as you guide clients through complex challenges. This dynamic position offers the chance to contribute to innovative service offerings and requires a proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging security trends. If you're passionate about Cyber Security and customer engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Company events

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of audit frameworks like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
• Ability to provide guidance in customer-facing situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform consultancy and audit activities in Cyber Security GRC services.
• Interact with customers to ensure timely project progression.
• Support the development of Cyber Security offerings.

Skills

Audit Frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)

Customer Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Cyber Security Certifications

Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Amazon AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google GCP

Job description

• Perform consultancy and audit/assessment activities during delivery of customer projects across the range of the Cyber Security GRC services, in line with both employee capabilities and business need

• Interact professionally with customers across a variety of channels, ensuring timely progression of projects and the ongoing development of longstanding trust-based customer relationships

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to customers to help them achieve their goals and ambitions

• Support Claranet’s efforts to build new and update existing service offerings

• Participate in customer calls as required to support both Claranet and customer project activities such as, but not limited to; pre-sales/sales calls, customer support calls, audit/assessment calls, Q&A (question and answer) calls to support audit/assessments, perform remote assessment activities

• As necessary, create and maintain documentation supporting the delivery of Cyber Security GRC services

• Where appropriate, provide mentoring and / or coaching to GRC colleagues of the same level or below

• Keep up with industry trends, emerging threats, and technological advancements to effectively address new challenges and technologies

• Perform QA (Quality Assurance) reviews of reports produced by the Cyber Security function’s GRC Team

• Where necessary, assist with the development and growth of the Cyber Security function’s such as, product / service improvement or creating cutting-edge training material for internal and external delivery

• Fulfil any re-certification requirements and CPE (Continuing Professional. Education) obligations

Teams to collaborate with

• Customer Experience and Managed Services - ensure we are consistently providing the best service to our customers, proactively monitoring their needs, and integrating their feedback into our future portfolio and propositions.

• Portfolio, Alliances & Technology Practices - support efforts to embed GRC services into customer solutions, Claranet services.

• Finance & Corporate Development - submission of any work-related expenses.

Behavioural competencies - organisational and behavioural fit

• Customer facing, able to represent Claranet confidently and professionally

• Willing to travel to deliver onsite work as required

• Ability to identify improvements through inquisitiveness, share ideas constructively and work collaboratively with a variety of colleagues to deploy change

• Self-motivated and able to work both independently as well as part of a dynamic team

• Accountable by delivering on promises and pursuing growth and personal improvement where developmental feedback is received

• Clear and consistent communication skills across a variety of channels, fostering productive and strong working relationships

• Good numeracy and organisational skills, with attention to detail

• Positive, respectful to others, and enthusiastic

Critical competencies - technical fit

• Good understanding of at least one audit framework; PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, SOC 2, NIS2, Microsoft 365 Certification, etc.

• Ability to deliver, without supervision/support, at least one Cyber Practice GRC service

• Aptitude for understanding, interpreting, and applying objective standards to specific responses

• Working under pressure of varying deadlines and priorities, and managing workload accordingly

• Problem-solving, helping others to understand complex ideas

• Providing guidance in customer-facing situations, tailoring advice to each individual recipient

• Good knowledge and understanding of security and networking technologies

• Ability to quickly learn and understand new skills and technologies specific to the Cyber Security industry

• Take own initiative to expand information security knowledge

• Ability to write concise, accurate and timely reports

• Exposure to multiple industry audit/compliance frameworks; PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, SOC 2, NIS2, etc.

• Exposure to Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google GCPs cloud platforms

• Full UK driving license (for UK recruitment)

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