Security Consultant (MS)

Claranet; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a cybersecurity professional to conduct assessments and support Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in their processes. Key responsibilities include performing evaluations for Microsoft certifications, liaising with Microsoft, and collaborating across teams to ensure service quality. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications

• Experience with audit frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2) is desirable.
• Knowledge of security technologies and networking is essential.
• Proactive in expanding cybersecurity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments for Microsoft 365 Certification and support ISVs with their progress.
• Liaise with Microsoft and provide Q&A support for ISVs.
• Support customer projects in ISO 27001 and cybersecurity reviews.

Skills

Customer-facing

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

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• Perform assessments against the Claranet developed Microsoft 365 Certification on behalf of Microsoft
• Provide timely communication with ISVs to ensure continued progression through assessments that have started
• Provide ongoing support to ISVs looking to start an assessment or already progressing through an assessment
• Liaise with Microsoft in support of deliver of the Microsoft Project
• Participate in ISV calls to provide Q&A (question and answer) support for ISVs wanting to start the assessment, performing remote assessment activities, etc.
• Where appropriate, provide mentoring to associate colleagues delivering the Microsoft Project
• Maintain excellent communication with customers
• Maintain excellent communication and collaboration with internal teams to support Claranet in meeting its vision
• Keep up with industry trends, emerging threats, and technological advancements to effectively address new challenges and technologies
• Where necessary, perform QA (Quality Assurance) reviews of reports produced by the Cyber Security function’s GRC team
• Where appropriate, support other GRC team members in fulfilling customer consultancy / projects, such as ISO 27001, cyber security reviews, risk assessments, etc.
• Where necessary, assist with the development and growth of the Cyber Security function’s service offerings
• Fulfill any re-certification requirements and CPE (Continuing Professional Education) obligations required to complete duties.
• Duties may be completed remotely, from our Leeds office, or at customer sites as applicable. Travel to customer sites may be required, along with out-of-hours work when necessary.

About The Role

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform assessments against the Claranet developed Microsoft 365 Certification on behalf of Microsoft
• Provide timely communication with ISVs to ensure continued progression through assessments that have started
• Provide ongoing support to ISVs looking to start an assessment or already progressing through an assessment
• Liaise with Microsoft in support of delivery of the Microsoft Project
• Participate in ISV calls to provide Q&A support for ISVs wanting to start the assessment, perform remote assessment activities, etc.
• Where appropriate, mentor colleagues delivering the Microsoft Project
• Maintain excellent communication with customers
• Maintain collaboration with internal teams to support Claranet's vision
• Stay updated on industry trends, threats, and technological advancements
• Perform QA reviews of reports from the Cyber Security GRC team when necessary
• Support other GRC team members in customer projects like ISO 27001, cybersecurity reviews, risk assessments
• Assist in developing and growing cybersecurity service offerings
• Fulfill re-certification and CPE obligations
• Duties may involve remote work, office work, or travel to customer sites, including out-of-hours work as required.

Teams to collaborate with

• Customer Experience and Managed Services: Ensure high-quality service, monitor customer needs, and incorporate feedback.
• Customer Success and Growth: Keep portfolio updated, meet customer needs, enable cross-selling, and support pre-sales.
• Portfolio, Alliances & Technology Practices: Support embedding cybersecurity services into solutions.
• Finance & Corporate Development: Manage work-related expenses.

About You

Behavioural competencies – organisational and behavioural fit

• Customer-facing, confident, and professional
• Willing to travel for onsite work
• Collaborative in deploying process improvements
• Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organized with good numeracy skills
• Positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative

Critical competencies – technical fit

• Ability to interpret and apply standards to responses
• Work effectively under deadlines
• Problem-solving and guidance skills
• Ability to advise customers effectively
• Prioritize and manage workload efficiently
• Knowledge of security technologies and networking
• Quick learner of new skills and technologies in cybersecurity
• Proactive in expanding security knowledge
• Ability to produce concise, accurate reports

Desirable competencies

• Experience with audit frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Amazon, Microsoft)
• GDPR and SOC 2 experience
• NIST experience
• Full UK driving license
• Client project management experience
• Cybersecurity consulting experience