Senior Cyber Security Consultant - GRC

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) for a 6-month contract. The role involves delivering Cyber GRC projects, providing high-quality consulting services to enterprise clients, and requires strong interpersonal and technical skills. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years in security consulting, relevant certifications, and a Bachelor's degree. This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects while contributing to cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in security consulting.
• Proficiency with security standards and frameworks (ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS, COBIT).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cyber GRC projects from start to finish.
• Work with large enterprise customers to provide security consulting services.
• Apply established security frameworks and standards.

Skills

Security Consulting

Cyber Security Governance

Technology Risk Management

Compliance

Business Continuity

Cloud Security

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

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Client:

MarkJames Search

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Cyber Security Consultant - GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)

Location: Reading, United Kingdom (Hybrid 1-2 days per month, with some travel)

Job Type: 6 month contract (inside IR35)

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Security Consultant specialising in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). In this role, you will deliver Cyber GRC projects, guiding clients from the initial identification phase through to scoping, delivery, and final invoicing.

You will be responsible for providing high-quality security consulting services to large enterprise customers, leveraging well-established frameworks and methodologies.

You will be exposed to a wide range of international clients and work alongside some of the best in the industry. The position requires strong interpersonal and technical skills, along with the ability to identify business issues and propose effective solutions to stakeholders ranging from technical teams to Director-level executives. Travel may be required for client engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Cyber GRC projects from start to finish, including client identification, scoping, execution, and invoicing.
• Work with large enterprise customers to provide security consulting services.
• Apply established security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS Top 18, and COBIT.
• Demonstrate professional consulting experience in Enterprise IT-security, Cyber Security Governance, Technology Risk Management, Compliance, Business Continuity/DR, and Cloud Security.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality solutions tailored to business needs.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in security consulting.
• Proficiency with security standards and frameworks (ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS, COBIT).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISMP, ISO 27001 LI, or ISO27001 LA.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong English communication skills; additional fluency in French, German, or any European language is a plus.
• Experience with Cloud Security, emerging technology risk assessments, and cross-industry experience.
• Relevant certifications in Cloud Security (ISC2 CCSP, EC-Council CCSE, CSA CCAK) are an advantage.
• Ability to travel as required.

Why Join:

This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, helping clients secure their technology environments. You will work alongside talented professionals, gaining exposure to diverse industries while contributing to cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.

If you are passionate about GRC and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your cybersecurity consulting career!