Cyber Security Consultant | Security Assurance Co-Ordinator

Summer Browning; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy is looking for a Cyber Security Consultant / Security Assurance Co-Ordinator to assist a central government client in London. This role involves producing key security documents such as risk assessments and management plans. Ideal candidates will possess active SC or DV clearance, with a solid background in Cyber Security Assurance within government environments. The position allows for hybrid or remote work. Submit your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Active SC or DV clearance required.
• Strong background in Cyber Security Assurance within a high-threat government environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce risk assessment papers and security management plans.
• Implement security measures based on cybersecurity frameworks.
• Analyze and mitigate risks in a government environment.

Skills

Producing Secure-By-Design assessments

Security architecture knowledge

SIEM tools experience (e.g., Splunk, Defender)

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks

Risk and threat modeling experience

Certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, etc.)

Tools

Splunk

Defender

Sentinel

ELK

Tenable Threat Modeling System

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant / Security Assurance Co-Ordinator

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant / Security Assurance Co-Ordinator for an initial 6 assignments with the option to extend.
Location: London / Milton Keynes / Hybrid / Remote
The ideal candidate will have an active SC or DV clearance and a strong background in Cyber Security Assurance within a high-threat government environment.

Skills and experience

• Producing Secure-By-Design assessments, such as Risk Assessment Papers, Risk Treatment Plans, Risk Business Cases, and Security Management Plans.
• Knowledge and experience in security architecture and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, including Splunk, Defender, Sentinel, ELK, and Tenable Threat Modeling System solutions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT
• Experience in risk and threat modeling within a high-threat government environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.