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We are a leading global cybersecurity company dedicated to helping organizations protect their digital assets and ensure compliance with industry standards. Our team is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional results for our clients.
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Essentials Assessor to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, excellent teamwork, and a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving. This role involves assessing organizations against the Cyber Essentials framework, providing expert guidance, and working closely with clients to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
This is an opportunity to join a technically advanced and talented team and help NCC Group to continue to deliver customer-centric assessments and advice for our Cyber Essentials services to our customers. Your expertise in Cyber Essentials assessments, collaborative and proactive approach, and a customer-centric approach will be crucial in driving customer satisfaction, team success, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of the range of size and complexity of client organisations against the Cyber Essentials framework.
* Collaborate with clients to understand their cybersecurity needs and provide tailored recommendations.
* Prepare detailed assessment reports and present findings to clients.
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
* Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices.
* Contribute to the development of innovative assessment methodologies and tools.
* Build support and trust with all customers.
* Run and manually verify network and application vulnerability scans.
* Analyze external and internal outputs to identify and communicate noncompliance.
* Work directly with customers to provide prioritization for remediation.
* Provide support and answer queries from clients.
* Own the operational relationships with your customers.
* Assist the operational teams in fixing issues that arise during the operation of services.
* Act as the SME to customers to improve the quality of service and maintain a roadmap for those customers.
* Mentor more junior consultants, providing guidance and support in delivering exceptional service to our clients.
* Foster a collaborative and positive team culture, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
* Work with the Departmental Leadership team as a SME to ensure success.
What we are looking for in you
Technical Skills & Knowledge
* Proven experience as a Cyber Essentials Assessor or similar role.
* In-depth knowledge of the Cyber Essentials framework and cybersecurity principles.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Proactive, creative, and solution-oriented mindset.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Cyber Essentials Assessor, VA+, CPSA or CRT). CISM/CISSP are a plus.
* Excellent understanding of basic cyber security principles.
* Good understanding and exposure to network and web application security.
* Good experience using network and application scanning tools and utilities, such as Nexpose Rapid7, Qualys, HP WebInspect, IBM AppScan, Tenable Nessus, Burp, NMAP, etc.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work and manage time and tasks independently.
* Ability to communicate with customers in a clear and concise manner.
Values
* Team Working: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients to achieve common goals.
* Collaboration: Strong emphasis on working together to share knowledge and achieve the best outcomes.
* Proactive: Taking initiative to identify and address potential issues before they become problems.
* Creative: Bringing innovative ideas and approaches to enhance assessment processes and client solutions.
Ways of working
Focusing on Clients and Customers. Working as One NCC. Being Inclusive and Respectful. Delivering Brilliantly.
Our company
At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. Our teams partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.
Our colleagues are our greatest assets, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for learning and development, and career growth, along with wellness programs and flexible working arrangements.
What do we offer in return?
We have a high-performance culture balanced with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Share Save Scheme
* Maternity & Paternity leave
* Community & Volunteering Programmes
* Learning & Development
So, what’s next?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you. Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter, and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch. Alternatively, send your details to global.ta@nccgroup.com.
About your application
We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for future vacancies. If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.
Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.
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