Posting Title: Cyber Security Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000
Work Experience: 4–5 years
Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Consultant to join our dynamic consulting team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in helping clients strengthen their digital resilience by identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks across complex IT environments. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across various industries to deliver tailored security strategies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and support incident response planning. As a trusted advisor, you will contribute to the design and implementation of robust security frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. This is a high-impact position for professionals passionate about protecting critical infrastructure and driving proactive security transformation in fast-paced, client-facing engagements.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, including risk analysis, penetration testing, and security audits.
* Develop and deliver customized security strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with clients to implement security controls, including firewalls, endpoint protection, identity management, and encryption protocols.
* Lead incident response planning and support post-incident reviews to enhance organizational resilience.
* Prepare detailed technical reports, executive summaries, and recommendations for senior leadership.
* Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and cybersecurity best practices to inform client solutions.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end security consulting services across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
* Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and capability development.
Requirements
Requirements:
* 4–5 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, risk assessment, or IT security consulting.
* Proven expertise in cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and CIS Controls.
* Strong technical proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys), SIEM platforms, and penetration testing methodologies.
* Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with compliance standards including GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights.
* Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
* Ability to travel as required for client engagements (up to 50% of the time).
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, client-focused mindset.