Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Consultant – Cyber Resilience to lead complex projects and mentor junior team members. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated cyber resilience solutions. Candidates should possess deep expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and agile methodologies, with a proven track record in delivering high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, compliance (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Proven ability to manage and deliver end-to-end cybersecurity projects.
• Strong communication skills, engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale cyber resilience projects.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure cyber resilience architectures.
• Direct and coordinate incident response activities for efficient resolution.

Skills

Threat Intelligence

Risk Management

Incident Response

Security Architecture

Stakeholder Communication

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Thinking

Tools

SIEM

XDR

Firewalls

Vulnerability Management

SSE/ZTNA

CNAPP / Cloud Security

SOAR

Automation tools

Job description

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The Senior Consultant – Cyber Resilience is a senior-level position tailored for experienced professionals with a strong track record in delivering complex cybersecurity projects. This role demands in-depth expertise in threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, compliance, and security architecture. The consultant will lead project teams, shape technical strategies, and mentor junior team members while working cross-functionally to deliver integrated and effective cyber resilience solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale cyber resilience projects. Ensure outcomes are technically sound, aligned with strategic goals, and deliver value.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable cyber resilience architectures using modern frameworks and security best practices.
• Direct and coordinate incident response activities to ensure efficient resolution and minimal disruption. Provide guidance during security breaches and ensure lessons learned are captured.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a senior point of contact for stakeholders, interpreting requirements, proposing tailored solutions, and ensuring satisfaction through consistent communication and delivery excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with teams across infrastructure, networking, cloud (AWS), virtualization (Nutanix and VMware), storage, and IT operations to create comprehensive and cohesive cyber resilience solutions.
• Agile Delivery
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Champion continuous improvement and ensure effective delivery cycles.
• Support the development of junior consultants by sharing knowledge, providing technical guidance, and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Business Development Support
• Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposal creation, presentations, and identifying areas for growth in cyber resilience services.
• Knowledge Management
• Promote and contribute to the creation of reusable assets, documentation, and best practices to strengthen the knowledge base within the cyber resilience practice.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise
• Deep understanding of threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, compliance (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001), and security architecture.
• Experience with a range of security technologies including:
• SIEM (e.g., Rapid7 InsightIDR)
• XDR (e.g., SentinelOne)
• Firewalls (e.g., Fortinet)
• Vulnerability Management (e.g., Rapid7 InsightVM)
• SSE/ZTNA (e.g., Netskope)
• CNAPP / Cloud Security (e.g., Rapid7 InsightCloudSec)
• SOAR (e.g., Rapid7 InsightConnect)
• Automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Proven ability to manage and deliver end-to-end cybersecurity projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Security Architecture
• Skilled in designing robust security infrastructures that align with broader IT and business strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Agile Expertise
• Practical knowledge of Agile methodologies with experience facilitating team ceremonies and promoting iterative, collaborative work.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and support junior team members, fostering growth and encouraging continuous development.
• Comfortable working across multiple technical domains, including networking (e.g., Extreme Networks), cloud (AWS), virtualization (e.g., Nutanix, VMware), and IT operations.
• Analytical Thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex, high-impact security challenges.
• Agile in adapting to new technologies, methods, and evolving security landscapes to provide innovative solutions to multifaceted challenges.