Cyber Security Risk Consultant

Cyber Guarded Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

33 days leave (23 annual + 10 public)

Monthly team lunches & quarterly team days out

Job summary

A cyber security consulting firm is looking for a Cyber Security Risk Consultant in Belfast. You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, leading audits, and providing strategic recommendations for clients. Essential experience includes 2-3 years in the field and a strong understanding of cyber security principles. The role offers hybrid working, 33 days leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance.
• Proven track record managing regulatory engagements with bodies.
• Ability to challenge and collaborate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Creating business risk models for operational cyber security.
• Leading cyber security audits and risk reviews.
• Producing high-quality risk reports and client presentations.

Skills

Security vulnerability analysis

Cyber security compliance audits

Cloud security

Analytical skills

Influencing and collaboration

Education

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Implementer

ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Job description

This range is provided by Cyber Guarded Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

As a Cyber Security Risk Consultant, you will join our Information Assurance and Cyber Risk team that provides expert risk assessments, audits, analysis and advice to our clients.

Applicants must be currently residing in Northern Ireland due to the role’s requirement for client site attendance

Responsibilities

• Creating business risk models and associated material, in support of operational cyber security and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors against recognised standards (e.g. ISO27001, NCSC CAF, NIS Directive, UK GovAssure)
• Identify mitigations for cyber risk in a given business or operational scenario and threat environment
• Lead and deliver cyber security audits, risk reviews and control assessments
• Identify control weaknesses, assess risks, and present actionable recommendations
• Produce high-quality risk reports, advisory outputs and client presentations

Essential experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance
• Proven track record of Cyber Security compliance audits, managing regulatory engagements and working with external and internal regulatory bodies
• Strong understanding of Cyber security principles, cloud security, and third-party risk management; Ability to analyse complex IT risks and provide strategic risk mitigation recommendations
• Ability to challenge, influence, and collaborate at all levels, including senior leadership
• Data driven with eye for the detail
• Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (requires 5 years continuous UK address history)

Desirable qualifications

• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Implementer
• ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Principle or above in UKCSC Specialism ‘Governance & Risk Management’ or ‘Audit & Assurance’

What we offer

• Hybrid & flexible working
• 33 days leave (23 annual + 10 public)
• Monthly team lunches & quarterly team days out

Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Analyst, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Computer and Network Security
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Business Consulting and Services

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom