Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security training courses; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

Hybrid: 50% in office

On-site gym

24 days holiday + 3 closure days

Flexible working

Compressed hours

Job summary

Cyber Security training courses in Greater Manchester is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant with experience across multiple cyber and infosec domains. The role involves touching IAM, SIEM, EDR and vulnerability management tool tweaking, and integrating security into project lifecycles.

You will work with the Cyber Security Manager and security team to progress security across the organisation, including third-party risk and assurance and governance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cybersecurity or infrastructure security role.
• Experience with commonplace SIEM and vulnerability management tools.
• Knowledge of detection and response solutions such as EDR, XDR and MDR.
• Knowledge of integrating security into project lifecycles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document findings for stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Able to investigate incidents and propose technical improvements.
• Experience with email security gateway technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop, monitor and mature the SIEM, EDR, email security and vulnerability platforms.
• Support ongoing development and monitoring of IDS/IPS, detection and response solutions and other threat detection systems.
• Work with in-house developers and provide guidance on SDLC security.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Collaborate with the managed service provider to manage alerts.
• Work with governance colleagues on Cyber Essentials certification.
• Assist with 3rd party risk management and assurance.

Skills

SIEM

EDR

XDR

MDR

Vulnerability tools

IAM

SDLC security

Incident response

ISO 27001

NIST

Communication

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR tools

IDS/IPS

Email security gateway

Vulnerability scanners

GRC frameworks

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant

Greater Manchester

Permanent

Up to £46,500

Hybrid: 50% in office, 35 hours per week

On behalf of our public sector client, I'm on the lookout for a Cyber Security Consultant with some experience in a cyber role looking to expand on their skill set across multiple cyber and infosec domains. With the support of the Cyber Security Manager and other security team members, this role will touch on IAM, SIEM, EDR and vulnerability management tool tweaking, integrating security into project life cycles, GRC certifications, 3rd party risk and assurance and more.

I'm looking for candidates with a self-driven, go-getter personality who are keen to progress their security careers within a supportive and forward-thinking environment with colleagues all pulling in the same direction.

What this role involves:

• Review, develop, monitor and mature the SIEM, EDR, email security and vulnerability platforms
• Support ongoing development and monitoring of IDS/IPS, detection and response solutions and other threat detection systems.
• Working with in-house developers and providing some advice on SDLC security
• Performing vulnerability scanning and remediation
• Working with the organisation's managed service provider and helping to manage alerts coming through
• Working with governance colleagues on the Cyber Essentials certification
• Helping the organisation with 3rd party risk management and assurance

What I'm looking for:

• Experience in a cybersecurity or infrastructure security role.
• Experience of commonplace SIEM and vulnerability management tools
• Strong knowledge of detection and response solutions, such as EDR, XDR and MDR.
• Knowledge of how to integrate security into project lifecycles
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to document findings and engage stakeholders clearly.
• Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Comfortable investigating incidents and proposing technical and procedural improvements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of email security gateway technologies.

Benefits

• A salary up to £46,000
• 8% employer pension contribution
• 24 days plus 3 closure days over Christmas plus bank holidays, continued service increases available
• 50% hybrid working structure
• On-site gym
• Compressed hours and flexible working offering