We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to provide expert technical advice, guidance and support across a range of cyber security activities. You will work closely with customers to deliver high-quality security outcomes, ensuring risks are effectively understood, managed and communicated.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert cyber security advice to organisations, programmes and projects.
- Produce formal security deliverables such as security policies, operating procedures, risk assessments, assurance plans and audit reports.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to meet project deadlines and expectations.
- Assess, interpret and communicate business and technical information security risks.
- Review existing security controls and recommend proportionate improvements.
- Support business development by maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Industry-recognised cyber security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA).
- Proven experience in a cyber security role.
- Knowledge of cyber security standards and best practices.
- Baseline understanding of information systems (e.g., cloud, networking, access control).
- Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills.
- Good understanding of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
- Ability to work independently and manage workload to meet deadlines.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- UK Cyber Security Council professional registration (Chartered, Principal, Practitioner).
- Knowledge of UK government and defence cyber security policies, standards and processes.
- Experience implementing Secure by Design principles.
- Prior experience as a Security Manager or Security Lead on government or industry programmes.
- Understanding of relevant policies and frameworks such as JSP440, NIST CSF, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), GovAssure.
- Experience with cyber security audits (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001).
- Supplier assurance and supply-chain security experience.
- Familiarity with IT Health Checks, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Candidate Requirements
- Willingness to undergo national security vetting (SC/DV), if not already cleared.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Willingness to travel as required.
If you're interested, please get in touch with Mark at or call 01242 507 102.