Working with a leading IT Consultancy who are on the search for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant on a permanent basis.
* Salary - up to £70,000 per annum + Additional benefits
* Remote with occasional client visits
* Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance
* P.S No sponsorship will be provided for this role
Our client is looking to expand their team with individuals who have demonstrable experience in one or more of the following domains:
* Security Assurance: Delivering compliance and security assurance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials. You'll tailor and apply these standards based on the client's environment, risk profile, and regulatory needs.
* Security Architecture: Enhancing enterprise or application-level security through designing or implementing architecture aligned to best practices (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO27001, COBIT).
* Generative AI Security: Supporting the secure design and responsible adoption of Gen AI technologies across business and IT functions, aligned with emerging regulations like the EU AI Act, GDPR, or DPA 2018.
Role responsibilities
* Lead or contribute to cybersecurity and security architecture transformation projects that reduce business and technology risk for clients.
* Offer strategic insight on organizational and human dimensions of cybersecurity, including the development of enterprise security strategies that gain executive buy-in.
* Conduct security maturity assessments and provide actionable recommendations on threat modeling and risk management.
* Translate complex technical risks into business-friendly insights, helping clients prioritize initiatives and drive early value.
* Collaborate with business, technology, and security stakeholders to influence decision-making at senior levels.
* Engage in delivering solutions across domains such as governance, threat management, security testing, identity and access management (IAM), privacy, and cyber analytics.
We are looking for individuals who bring a mix of the following experience and attributes:
Required:
* Strong experience in one or more key cybersecurity areas such as security architecture, security operations, risk management, SOC operations, security education and awareness, or software security.
* Knowledge of core frameworks like ISO27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls; and awareness of regulations such as NIS2, DORA, or FCA and Bank of England standards.
* Understanding of how Generative AI will impact cybersecurity at both strategic and operational levels.
* Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) are a plus.
* Background in consulting or hybrid roles combining consulting and in-house cybersecurity.
* Ability to navigate complex matrix environments and influence internal and client stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in presenting to senior leadership.
* Experience leading the successful delivery of cybersecurity engagements.
* Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) or currently SC cleared.
Preferred:
* Prior experience in proposition development and go-to-market activities.
* Sector-specific knowledge across industries such as finance, public sector, energy, manufacturing, technology, and retail.