Cyber Security Risk Consultant

Cyber Guarded Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cyber security is seeking a Cyber Security Risk Consultant to join their team. This role involves extensive client engagement to assess risks, provide audits, and develop risk models tailored to industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in security compliance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working

33 days leave (23 annual + 10 public)

Comprehensive pension & sick pay

Private healthcare

Professional development & certification support

Monthly team lunches

Quarterly team days out

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in security vulnerability, risk, audits.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create business risk models based on recognized standards.
• Conduct cyber security audits and risk reviews.
• Produce risk reports and client presentations.

Skills

Security vulnerability assessment

Cyber Security compliance audits

Risk mitigation recommendations

Data analysis

Education

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

CISA certification

CISSP certification

Job description

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 of the Cyber Security Risk Consultant:

• 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 qualification(s) for the Cyber Security Risk Consultant:

• 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)

Comprehensive pension & sick pay

Private healthcare

Monthly team lunches & quarterly team days out.

Professional development & cert support

Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.