Senior Security Consultant (GRA)

FSP Consulting Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Hybrid working options

Industry-leading coaching and mentoring

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

FSP Consulting Services Limited is looking for a Senior Security Consultant to join their Governance, Risk and Assurance team. You will leverage your cybersecurity expertise to lead technical engagements and advise clients on information security.

The role involves leading cyber governance, client risk assessments, and providing strategic recommendations. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and relevant certifications.

With hybrid working options and a commitment to professional development, you will have the support to excel in your career.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cyber governance and risk assurance.
• Knowledge of security frameworks: ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, MOD requirements.
• Ability to articulate cyber risk to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber governance and compliance engagements.
• Design and advise on implementation of information security policies.
• Produce risk and compliance reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Cyber governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Communication skills

Education

MSc in cyber security or related specialism

Cyber Essentials Assessor

CISM, CISSP, PCIRM certifications

Job description

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Consultant to join our growing Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) team. Within this role, you will utilise your GRA and cybersecurity expertise to advise clients on information security, lead technical consulting engagements and support the delivery of complex security programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber governance, risk and compliance engagements, applying strong knowledge of cyber threats, risks, controls and mitigations to deliver effective security outcomes.
• Engage with clients to understand their threat landscape and business context, conducting risk and compliance assessments against recognised frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2).
• Design, review and advise on the implementation and adoption of information security policies, standards, procedures and frameworks.
• Lead cyber and third‑party risk assessments, evaluate supplier security posture, and provide risk‑based recommendations for supplier selection and oversight.
• Identify control gaps, document findings, and track remediation activities to support assurance and audit outcomes.
• Produce clear, concise risk and compliance reports for executive and C‑suite stakeholders, including prioritised mitigation strategies and improvement roadmaps.
• Contribute to thought leadership and continuous improvement by staying current with industry developments and sharing knowledge across the cyber security community.
• Demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management and mentoring skills, upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications & Experience

• You have extensive experience designing, leading and delivering cyber governance, risk and assurance outcomes, with a proven track‑record of successfully leading GRC and security assurance initiatives.
• You possess strong knowledge of recognised cyber security frameworks and standards, including ISO/IEC 27001, NIS Directives, NIST, and UK Government Functional Standards, with demonstrable experience aligning security controls to MOD requirements such as DEFSTAN 05-138, JSP 440, JSP 604 and Defence Cyber Resilience policies.
• You are experienced in applying UK Government security and assurance frameworks, including GovAssure, the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) and Government Standard (GovS) 007.
• You are a confident stakeholder manager, able to clearly articulate cyber risk and the value of security investment to senior leaders, while mentoring and guiding teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• You hold relevant academic or professional qualifications, such as an MSc in cyber security or related specialism, Cyber Essentials Assessor, Cyber Assurance Assessor, CISM, CISSP, PCIRM or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification.
• You hold or are actively working towards Principal or Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP) status.
• You are eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain and maintain UK security clearances. You will have the flexibility to work from home, FSP office locations or, at times, visit client sites.

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
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Dedication to excellence and quality

Benefits

• 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
• The excellent benefits package we offer at FSP

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We assess applicants based on their skills, experience, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic. Visa sponsorship is available for some roles, subject to eligibility and business requirements. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in an interview or meeting, please let us know.