Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Henderson Scott Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Resilience Consultant in West Sussex to lead high-impact security projects. You'll guide clients through critical challenges and act as a trusted advisor on incident response and compliance. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in risk management and security architecture. The role offers a competitive salary of £60-80K and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Structured progression into senior leadership

Funded training & certifications

High-impact project work

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, compliance, and security architecture.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools like Rapid7, SentinelOne, and Fortinet.
• Confident communicator able to influence executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cyber resilience projects with enterprise clients.
• Design and implement advanced security frameworks and solutions.
• Mentor junior consultants and build team capability.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Risk management

Incident response

Compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001)

Security architecture

Communication

Tools

Rapid7

SentinelOne

Fortinet

Netskope

AWS / CNAPP

Job description

Overview

Senior Consultant - Cyber Resilience | West Sussex | £60-80K + Benefits

Want to shape the future of cyber defence? We're looking for a Senior Cyber Resilience Consultant to lead large-scale security projects, guide clients through critical challenges, and deliver solutions that make a real impact.

This isn’t just a technical role. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, guiding organisations through incident response, compliance, risk management, threat intelligence, and security architecture. From hands-on frameworks to executive-level strategy, you’ll be at the centre of helping clients protect what matters most.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cyber resilience projects with enterprise clients.
• Design and implement advanced security frameworks and solutions.
• Direct incident response teams during live breaches.
• Advise senior stakeholders with clear, business-focused guidance.
• Run Agile ceremonies to keep projects sharp and effective.
• Mentor junior consultants and build team capability.
• Contribute to business growth through proposals and client engagement.

Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001), and security architecture.
• Experience with tools such as Rapid7, SentinelOne, Fortinet, Netskope, SOAR (InsightConnect), AWS / CNAPP.
• Confident communicator, able to influence executive stakeholders.
• Track record leading complex, multi-team cybersecurity projects.
• Bonus: knowledge of virtualisation (VMware, Nutanix), networking (Extreme), IT operations.

Why Join Us

• Structured progression into senior leadership.
• Funded training & certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, and more).
• Work on high-impact, high-profile security projects.
• Continuous professional and personal development.

Who You Are

• Collaborative, transparent, and proactive.
• Motivated by delivering real-world impact for clients.