Senior Security Consultant

CyberCrowd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Consultant to enhance client security measures. This pivotal role involves conducting security assessments, designing tailored solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will collaborate with diverse clients, providing expert guidance on cybersecurity best practices while fostering a culture of security awareness. Join a team that values growth and innovation, where your expertise will make a significant impact in safeguarding digital assets in a rapidly evolving landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in security consulting.
• Strong understanding of UK regulations related to information security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and provide recommendations.
• Design cybersecurity solutions for various challenges.
• Assist clients in ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Security Assessment

Risk Analysis

Incident Response

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Security Solutions Design

Security Awareness Training

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Information Security

Recognised Security Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Job description

CyberCrowd is an independent cybersecurity and information services provider, based in Newbury, Berkshire. We offer a full range of top-tier security services to protect critical digital infrastructures. By combining advanced technology and expert human insight, we provide a portfolio of comprehensive services, including 24/7 Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Cyber Risk Assessments, CISO/CIO as a service, and Training. Our certified security experts and consultants offer tailored solutions for both small businesses and large enterprises across the UK, ensuring robust protection in the digital-first era.

At the heart of our success lies an exceptional team. We prioritise the development of our team, providing comprehensive learning paths and opportunities for growth. Recently recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, affirming our dedication to employee engagement and workplace culture.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a client facing security professional, with substantial experience within security who can deliver complexprojects, whilst developing and maintaining client relationships at a senior level. This is a pivotal role at CyberCrowd, responsible for assisting businesses in safeguarding their digital assets, intellectual property, and driving security transformation. The consultant will utilise a deep understanding of cyber security threats, technologies, and countermeasures to design, implement, and advise on best practices to our clients.

What you'll be doing

This role sits in our Consulting team, meaning you’ll get to work with a wide variety of clients across a range of industries. As a Senior Consultant, you will be delivering a range of projects that could include single risk assessments through to the development of a full ISMS ensuring our clients gain accreditations in accordance with the appropriate standards. To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate comprehensive expertise in key activities enabling you to be seen as a subject matter expert when leading engagements.

• Security Assessment & Recommendations on behalf of our clients: Conduct regular security assessments, risk analyses, and incident response guidance. Recommend and prioritise remediation efforts based on findings.

• Security Solutions Design: Architect and design cybersecurity solutions for a wide range of challenges, integrating both off-the-shelf and custom-developed tools.

• Regulatory Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and NIS Directive. Offer guidance on data protection and cybersecurity practices in line with local and international standards.

• Incident Response: Assist in developing and maintaining an incident response plan; provide expertise when responding to and investigating security incidents. Deliver tabletop exercises to clients.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that security measures are understood and accepted.

• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, solutions, and best practices. Attend workshops, webinars, and conferences to expand professional knowledge.

• Security Awareness Training: Develop and conduct security training sessions for our own staff as well as clients’, helping to foster a culture of security mindfulness.

• Documentation: Prepare clear and comprehensive reports, guidelines, and documentation related to security policies, protocols, and incidents.

• Report writing – document key findings in reports and presentations, articulating the security risks in business language.

What you bring to the role

• Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or suitable experience in the field)

• Recognised security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH).

• More than 3 years of experience in security consulting

• Familiarity with UK-specific regulations and standards related to information security.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and departments.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.

• Detail-oriented with an unwavering commitment to accuracy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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