Cyber Security Consultant & Strategy & Engagement & Risk

DAINTTA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to support the development of cyber strategies and manage stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate should have extensive industry experience, strong communications skills, and the ability to undertake risk assessments. With hybrid working arrangements, you will actively contribute to the company that prioritizes growth and strategic insight, ensuring a robust cybersecurity posture for clients.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Up to £1,000 annual training budget

Employee Assistance Programme

Free breakfast every Tuesday

Fortnightly drinks and social events

Qualifications

• Experience in developing cyber security strategies.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and provide strategic guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of cybersecurity strategies and operating models.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders as a trusted partner.
• Implement security controls for IT service delivery.

Skills

Industry experience on strategic cyber security projects

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of NIST, CAF, ISO27001

Eligible for UK security clearance SC or above

Education

Degree or qualification in cybersecurity or IT

Job description

Daintta is a rapidly growing, values‑driven team of specialists who work with public sector and government clients across Cyber, Telecommunications and Data. We are seeking a talented and motivated Cyber Security Consultant to join our team and contribute to our mission of protecting the UK through data‑driven insights and solutions.

We are looking for a Strategy, Engagement & Risk Consultant who intuitively understands clients' needs, considers both immediate and strategic goals, and can apply their experience creatively to meet new and complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Cyber Strategy Development: Supporting the development and roll out of cyber security strategies, capabilities, and operating models to meet our clients' goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Understanding our clients' needs, challenges, and opportunitiesటం building strong relationships with key stakeholders as a trusted partner and 'critical friend'.
• Risk Management: Undertaking risk and maturity assessments, providing strategic guidance on how to improve cybersecurity posture using a risk‑based approach with articulation of mitigations/ controls and their respective impact on reducing risk.
• Communication: Utilising strong written and verbal communication skills to support presentations, reports, and broader communications to a diverse set of audiences including C‑Suite stakeholders, including the translation of technical concepts into business language.
• Control Implementation: Implement security controls utilising knowledge of how security controls interact with IT service delivery.
• Delivery: Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines, taking the initiative, utilising the strength of the wider team appropriately to support you, and knowing how to jump straight in.
• Growth: Helping to support & grow Daintta by actively contributing towards the company strategy and helping to shape our future.
• Our Values: Representing us and our core values: transparency, fairness and daring.

Skills/Knowledge

• You have relevant industry experience undertaking strategic, cyber security projects.
• You may have a degree or qualification in cybersecurity, IT or a related area, or otherwise demonstrable experience in a related field.
• You have working knowledge and/or experience of best practice industry frameworks and standards, such as NIST, CAF and ISO27001.
• You demonstrate continued personal development through relevant certifications, academic qualifications, hobbies, and/or wider interests.
• You have strong interpersonal skills.
• You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance.

Location

Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required.

Benefits

Time Off

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 days annual training leave with a dedicated training budget
• Up to 3 days annual volunteering leave - give back to the community
• Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental leave & compassionate leave

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support services
• £2,000 Flex Cash Allowance, paid pro‑rata over the year

Financial Benefits

• 5% pension contribution
• Discretionary company awards and bonuses, based on performance and company targets
• Access to Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice scheme

Professional Development

• Up to £1,000 annual training budget (access to additional training and development budget via business case)
• Up to 5 days annual training leave
• 1 professional membership paid annually

Perks

• Free breakfast every Tuesday in the London office
• Fortnightly drinks - in London
• Regular social events, quizzes, and guest workshops
• Huckletree perks - including gym and restaurant discounts
• Employee referral programme
• Monthly breakfast club in our Cheltenham office

What's in it for you?

You will be joining the company at Daintta "Consultant" grade. In addition to being rewarded fairly for your contribution to the business, you get to work in a dynamic organisation that is agile and responsive. A business that is growing fast and where you get to drive and shape the future. A place where you are respected by everyone and your voice is important. Somewhere where you can be innovative and creative. A place where you have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of business from marketing to sales, to delivery and business operations.

Security Information

Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, you must be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting