Principal Cyber Security Consultant - Cyber Advisory

FSP Consulting Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Industry leading coaching and mentoring

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Cyber Security Consultant to lead and manage client engagements. You will develop and oversee effective cyber security strategies, deliver transformation programmes, and mentor security leaders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security leadership and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers hybrid working options, competitive salary, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in security leadership with measurable results.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, including at C-suite level.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully working with large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of security transformation programmes.
• Lead on cyber security assessments and development of improvement programmes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Lead cyber security assessments and improvement programmes.
• Deliver virtual CISO services and board-level guidance.
• Mentor client security leaders and provide QA for the team.
• Contribute to cyber security thought leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Cyber security strategy development

Mentoring

C-suite communication

Tools

ISO 27001

CREST

SOC 2

Job description

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cyber Security Consultant to join our Cyber Advisory practice. As a Principal Consultant, you will work with senior client stakeholders to help them develop, deliver, and oversee effective cyber security strategy and programmes.

Services

• Interim CISO Services
• Virtual CISO Services
• Board Cyber Advice
• CISO Support and Coaching

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of security transformation programmes.
• Lead and manage engagements, partnering with clients to understand their requirements, then building and executing strategies to add demonstrable value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.
• Lead on cyber security assessments and development of improvement programmes.
• Lead the delivery of virtual CISO services.
• Advising Boards and other C level executives on effective cyber security delivery.
• Mentoring and coaching client security leaders to be more effective in their organisations.
• Provide quality assurance, oversight, management and mentorship for other team members.
• Actively contribute to cyber security thought leadership.

About you

• Extensive experience in security leadership, with a strong track record of delivering measurable results.
• Experienced in developing and implementing security strategies and programmes.
• Possess a broad understanding of a range of technical and organisational security domains.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, including at C-suite level.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead teams.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully working with large and complex organisations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos
• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success
• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to excellence and quality

Who are FSP?

FSP is a leading consultancy specialising in Digital, Security and AI solutions. Our success is enabled by our unwavering commitment to excellence, our people centric culture alongside best-in-class operations, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes for our clients.

As a long standing and highly accredited Microsoft Partner, with extensive solution designations, we partner with clients across a range of commercial sectors, enabling digital transformation, innovation and robust cyber security.

We navigate the complexities of data sensitivity, confidentiality, governance and compliance. We blend strategic insight, depth of technical expertise, delivery and operational excellence to meet the specific requirements outlined.

We take a collaborative, one team approach with our clients to drive sustainable change, providing outstanding client experience and delivering exceptional results that are aligned with business priorities.

Our commitment to security and quality is reinforced by our ISO27001 and ISO9001 certifications (UKAS), as well as our CREST approved penetration testing and SOC capabilities. Additionally, we are an IASME Cyber Essentials Certification Body and Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Why work for FSP?

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience
• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
• Industry leading coaching and mentoring
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.