Lead and mentor Consulting ISMs, fostering skill development and ensuring quality delivery across engagements.
Responsibilities
* Develop customized security strategies and maturity roadmaps unique to each client organisation, aligning with frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27001.
* Ensure alignment with complex security frameworks and maturity assessment models, providing deep‑dive expertise on topics such as Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.
* Provide expert advice to IT Managers and IT Directors on information security strategy, risk management, and compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
* Conduct advanced gap analyses, program assessments, and risk evaluations, recommending prioritized remediation plans.
* Shape project strategy and influence engagement outcomes by driving innovation in security practices, tools, and automation workflows.
* Guide clients through incident response planning and crisis management, offering expert support during exercises and real incidents.
* Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to integrate security governance and compliance objectives into broader IT and business processes.
* Act as a visionary in organisational growth by contributing to process improvement, promoting best practices, and driving security culture.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in information security consulting, with demonstrated mentorship of junior consultants.
* ISACA certifications such as CRISC, CDPSE, CGEIT, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor; and/or (ISC)² CISSP with ISSAP or ISSMP concentration.
* Proven ability to develop and implement customised security strategies and maturity models for diverse industries.
* Deep domain knowledge of complex security frameworks, control systems security (ICS/SCADA), and maturity assessment methodologies.
* Strong skill in advising senior IT leaders (IT Manager, IT Director) on risk‑based decision‑making, strategy development, and governance.
* Experience driving technical direction, influencing project strategy, and delivering high‑impact security solutions.
* Visionary leadership and collaboration skills, with a track record of fostering teamwork and contributing to organisational growth.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
* Advanced professional certifications as listed above.
AI & Automation Responsibilities
* Drive the innovation and governance of AI prompt libraries and automated playbooks for consulting use cases such as risk assessments and policy automation.
* Lead proof‑of‑concepts and pilots for AI/ML security tools, guiding cross‑functional integration and scaling successful solutions.
* Shape automation workflows that leverage AI insights for enhanced risk analysis, reporting, and continuous compliance monitoring.
Wellbeing
* 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every year.
* Exceptional family leave, 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leave.
* Robust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
* Private medical insurance for everyone, no medical‑history exclusions.
Financial Benefits
* Performance‑based rewards tailored to your role, from company‑wide bonuses to OTE and commission structures.
* Income protection: up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need it.
Career Growth
* SkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future‑manager training, and a huge online library.
* Access to external training and apprenticeships.
Making a Difference
* MatchIt! Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding.
* Pennies from Heaven donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger.
Additional Benefits
* ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ models.
* Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover.
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