Senior Cybersecurity Consultant – Client-Facing

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Professional development

Diverse client projects

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join its on-site team in Queenstown, NZ. You will lead advisory engagements, assess client security postures, and design robust strategies and roadmaps across industries.

The role requires 7+ years in cybersecurity consulting, expertise in risk management and incident response, and travel to client sites. A Master’s degree and advanced certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, with a significant portion in consulting or advisory roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in security risk management, security architecture, and incident response.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Experience with security assessment methodologies and tools.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP are highly desirable.
• Ability to travel to client sites as required.
• Proven track record of delivering complex security projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses for clients.
• Develop tailored cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Advise clients on security practices, frameworks, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).
• Lead the design and implementation of security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Perform penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security architecture reviews.
• Assist clients in developing and maturing their incident response capabilities.
• Deliver expert presentations and training to client stakeholders at all levels.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry trends.
• Manage client relationships and ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and service offerings.

Skills

Risk management

Security architecture

Incident response

Client communication

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join its on-site team in Queenstown, NZ. You will lead advisory engagements, assess client security postures, and design robust strategies and roadmaps across industries.

The role requires 7+ years in cybersecurity consulting, expertise in risk management and incident response, and travel to client sites. A Master’s degree and advanced certifications are highly valued.