Principal Consultant - Cyber Security

RSM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to lead and manage cybersecurity engagements. This role focuses on offensive security services, ensuring exceptional client service while identifying new business opportunities. You'll have the chance to develop market-leading skills and advance your career in a supportive environment. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this position offers a flexible rewards package and the opportunity to work with a diverse team. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in dynamic settings, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

26 days holiday

Wellbeing benefits

Access to on-demand courses

Qualifications

• Experience in offensive security and penetration testing engagements.
• Knowledge of current technology trends and cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver cybersecurity engagements, from scoping to final reports.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.

Skills

Offensive Security

Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity Advisory

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM delivers innovative ideas and premium services to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a rapidly growing firm with ambitious goals to become the premier adviser to the middle market globally. Our vision guides everything we do, inspiring us to improve daily. If you seek a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Our Consulting division integrates teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for current and future middle-market clients. With over 1,700 professionals generating nearly £200m in revenue, our consulting services focus on six key solutions: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. These solutions enable tailored approaches to help clients achieve strategic goals and empower our team members to develop their careers.

Role Overview

The purpose of this role is to assist in managing, delivering, and leading cyber security engagements across a diverse client portfolio within the mid-market. The focus will be on technical security, including offensive security services, ensuring excellent client service and identifying new business opportunities. The role involves managing delivery of work activities from scoping to reporting.

Development Opportunities

You will benefit from ongoing coaching, career mentoring, and support for your professional growth. This role offers the chance to develop market-leading skills across various capabilities and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan and deliver cybersecurity engagements, from scoping to final reports.
2. Contribute to the development of new offensive security products and services.
3. Support team development and growth.
4. Represent RSM in external meetings, including client workshops and networking events.
5. Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and identify new opportunities.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who thrives on variety, loves learning, and enjoys connecting with people. If you enjoy spotting inefficiencies and making improvements, this role is ideal. We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in offensive security and penetration testing engagements.
• Experience leading cybersecurity advisory and offensive security testing in a professional services setting.
• Knowledge of current technology trends, cyber threats, and industry issues.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with security testing techniques such as threat modelling, reconnaissance, social engineering, enumeration, attack path mapping, exploitation, and cleanup from various adversarial perspectives.

What We Offer

We recognize our people as our most valuable asset, offering a flexible rewards and benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 26 days holiday
• Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car scheme, and virtual GP access
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our Talent Development team

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Diversity and Inclusion

At RSM, we aim to foster a strong sense of belonging where everyone can bring their true self to work. We celebrate diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to better understand our clients’ needs. Our principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference and promotes inclusion.