UK Cyber Essentials Advisor — Associate Contractor

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; On-site; 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

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.