NCSC Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials)

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 149,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible project-based delivery

Remote preparation

Client site work across the UK

Job summary

We are seeking an Associate Cyber Essentials Advisor to support practical implementation work for small and medium sized organisations. Preparation may be remote, with client meetings and occasional UK site visits.

Assignments are agreed with a defined scope, timetable and day rate. You will advise on the five Cyber Essentials controls, review configurations across devices, cloud services and networks, and translate findings into actionable steps for clients.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials Implementation (essential).
• Based in the UK or Crown Dependencies (essential).
• Experience helping SMEs implement Cyber Essentials controls (essential).
• Strong knowledge of current Cyber Essentials requirements and common configurations (essential).
• Ability to explain technical risks and fixes in plain English (essential).
• Willing to provide qualification evidence before interview (essential).
• Able to work as an associate contractor and attend UK client sites (essential).
• Confidentiality, data handling and conflict of interest understanding (essential).

Responsibilities

• Advise SMEs on practical implementation of all five Cyber Essentials controls.
• Review scope, devices, cloud services, user access, firewalls, and configurations.
• Turn technical findings into clear, proportionate actions for non-technical clients.
• Support remediation planning and evidence before certification.
• Run discovery calls, technical workshops and progress reviews.
• Produce concise written recommendations, action plans and client records.
• Maintain independence for certification decisions when required.
• Keep current scheme knowledge and complete IASME induction/updates.
• Collaborate with assessors and assurance team without compromising independence.

Skills

Client handling

Workshop delivery

Plain-English risk explanation

Project coordination

Education

Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials Implementation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Windows

macOS

Job description

the company is a UK advisory and assurance firm and an IASME licensed Cyber Essentials Certification Body. We are appointing a qualified Cyber Advisor as an associate contractor to support practical Cyber Essentials implementation work for small and medium sized organisations and the company's Cyber Advisor Assured Service Provider onboarding.

This is an associate panel role. Assignments will be agreed separately through a clear scope, timetable and day rate. Preparation may be remote, with client meetings and occasional site visits across the UK.

Tasks

• Advise small and medium sized organisations on the practical implementation of all five Cyber Essentials controls.
• Review scope, devices, cloud services, user access, firewalls, secure configuration, malware protection and security updates.
• Turn technical findings into clear, proportionate actions that non technical clients can follow.
• Support clients with remediation planning and implementation evidence before certification.
• Run discovery calls, technical workshops and progress reviews.
• Produce concise written recommendations, action plans and client records.
• Protect client information and follow the company quality, security and conflict management procedures.
• Keep advice work clearly separated from certification decisions where independence is required.
• Maintain current scheme knowledge and complete required IASME induction and updates.
• Work with the company's Cyber Essentials assessors and assurance team without compromising assessment independence.

RequirementsEssential

• A current Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials Implementation.
• Based in the UK or Crown Dependencies.
• Practical experience helping small and medium sized organisations implement Cyber Essentials controls.
• Strong working knowledge of current Cyber Essentials requirements and common Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Windows, macOS, mobile, firewall and cloud configurations.
• Able to explain technical risks and fixes in plain English.
• Strong client handling, workshop, documentation and project coordination skills.
• Willing to provide qualification evidence before interview and complete any required IASME onboarding.
• Able to work as an associate contractor and attend UK client sites when required.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality, data handling and conflicts of interest.

Desirable

• Cyber Essentials Assessor status.
• Cyber Essentials Plus, vulnerability assessment or technical audit experience.
• Experience working through an IASME Certification Body or Assured Service Provider.
• Experience supporting regulated, public sector or supply chain clients.

Benefits

• Join the company's specialist cyber assurance associate panel.
• Work on clearly scoped UK Cyber Essentials implementation assignments.
• Flexible project based delivery with remote preparation and agreed client site work.
• A written scope, timetable and agreed day rate before each assignment.
• Work alongside an established IASME licensed Certification Body and experienced assurance team.
• Access to structured delivery templates, quality controls and professional support.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing Cyber Advisor service focused on practical, proportionate advice.