Cyber Security Consultant | Security Assurance Co-Ordinator

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Cyber Security Consultant / Security Assurance Co-Ordinator for an initial 6 assignments with the option to extend. The ideal candidate should possess active SC or DV clearance and a robust background in Cyber Security Assurance, particularly in a high-threat government environment. Responsibilities include producing Secure-By-Design assessments and having knowledge of security architecture and SIEM tools. The position is hybrid with remote options available.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Producing Secure-By-Design assessments

Knowledge of security architecture

Cybersecurity frameworks and standards

Experience in risk and threat modeling

Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC)

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.