Cyber Security Consultant

Moore Kingston Smith; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Cyber Security Consultant in London, guiding clients through the evolving threat landscape. This hands-on role involves conducting audits, assessing risks, and providing strategic advice to enhance security. You'll benefit from a supportive team, hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, enabling you to thrive in your career while contributing to clients' success.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 3 days at Christmas

Life and critical illness cover

Health and dental benefits

Pension and income protection

Cycle to work scheme

Tech loans and pet insurance

Supportive culture and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity consulting or security auditing required.
• Working knowledge of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR essential.
• Client-focused mindset and strong problem-solving skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cyber security audits and risk assessments.
• Identify weaknesses and provide actionable recommendations.
• Produce high-quality risk reports and client presentations.

Skills

Cybersecurity Consulting

Security Auditing

Risk Advisory

Excellent Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

CISSP

CISA

CISM

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant

Application Deadline: 20 July 2025

Department: Cyber

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: City, London

Reporting To: Cyber Security Lead

Compensation: GBP 42,000 - GBP 50,000 / year

Description

Join a firm where your insights protect, your ideas matter, and your expertise drives real change.

At Moore Kingston Smith, we're more than advisors, we're partners in progress. We're looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to help clients navigate today's evolving threat landscape with confidence and clarity.

This is a hands-on consulting role working with businesses across a wide range of sectors. Whether our clients are early in their security journey or operating mature programmes, you'll help shape their resilience and regulatory alignment with tailored, pragmatic advice.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and deliver cyber security audits, risk reviews and control assessments
• Identify control weaknesses, assess risks, and present actionable recommendations
• Work with clients to align with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls and Cyber Essentials
• Produce high-quality risk reports, advisory outputs and client presentations
• Contribute to service development, business growth, and thought leadership (e.g., blogs, webinars)

What we're looking for

• Experience in cybersecurity consulting, security auditing or risk advisory
• Working knowledge of industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, NCSC 10 Steps and GDPR
• Excellent written and verbal communication - able to translate tech into plain English
• A client-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Industry certifications (e.g. ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISA, CISM) are a bonus
• If you have exposure to penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, cloud security (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) or Operational Technology (OT) - that's a real plus!

What's in it for you?

• A client-facing role in a supportive and ambitious consulting team
• A chance to work across a variety of industries - from scale-ups to established organisations
• Ongoing development and training in a rapidly growing service area
• Hybrid working that supports flexibility and balance
• A comprehensive benefits package that puts wellbeing first

Job Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 3 days at Christmas (with buy/sell options)
• Life and critical illness cover, income protection, and pension
• Health, dental, gym, and wellness benefits
• Cycle to work scheme, tech loans, will writing, pet insurance, and more
• Supportive and inclusive culture with real opportunities for progression

Ready to play a key role in securing our clients' future? Download the full job description and apply ASAP!

*Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.