Cyber Security Consultant £40,000 - £70,000 Dependant on Experience Remote - 2 site visits per month (South West/South East) Active SC/DV clearance desirable not essential, must be able to obtain Unlimited holidays, free health care, 10-20% yearly bonus, 9% pension to name a few benefits! Introduction to the company
Very well respected consultancy that helps organisations understand the security risks to their critical assets and build holistic (human, digital, physical) capability to defend them. Our consultancy and advisory projects are complemented by an innovative technology R&D team.
Their four specialist practices work with commercial and government organisations:
Insider Risk: Programmes, training, assessments and research projects to help understand and mitigate human security risks
Security management: organisational security including mentoring, training and assessments
Threat: Threat actor expertise, intelligence and security capability for governments and companies
Cyber Security: Advisory, assessments and pen testing for Corporate IT, Operational Technology and Cloud infrastructure
Summary of the role
We are seeking a new member to join us as a Cyber Security Consultant within our
Cyber/Technical teamthe largest of our internal teams. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong passion for technical security within the government and defence sectors, while holding an interest in private and commercial sectors. The jobholder will engage in a range of work, including delivering advanced technical training, deputising for the team leader, leading client facing consultancy projects, occasionally overseeing technical project management, and delivering cyber security skills for technical assessments. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is aspiring to transition into a more dynamic role, but we still welcome applicants already at this level who are looking for a new challenge.
The successful candidate will:
Have a passion for holistic security. You bring a well-rounded understanding of technical security, not limited to one speciality. For example, you understand the essentials of penetration testing, including what defines a high-quality test, even if youre not executing the test yourself. You know how to utilise the teams expertise to leverage technical skills effectively.
Possess skills for both consultancy and technical training delivery. You have the ability to deliver consultancy services and conduct technical training. You are equipped to support and work with other technical team members.
Have experience of government or defence security. Ideally, you have a background in a government or defence security role with some awareness of the overlap with the private sector. Youre eager to expand your understanding of the commercial environment and apply your skills in new contexts.
Embrace opportunities beyond your comfort zone. Youre motivated to take on new challenges, even in unfamiliar areas, to advance both professionally and personally. You are comfortable tackling the unknown but know when to seek support or clarification.
Have strong written communication skills. While formal academic writing isnt essential, you can effectively organise, present, and review documents, producing materials that are both comprehensive and concise.
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organisation. Youre skilled in assimilating information quickly and understanding complex problems. Switching between tasks is second nature, and you are comfortable working independently or leading a presentation or meeting.
What kind of work would you be doing?
Leading on or being part of the technical delivery team for vulnerability assessments projects. You will oversee or deliver on vulnerability assessments projects and penetration testing activities, focusing on project scope, smooth execution, and client communications. This includes technical activities in addition to report writing, summaries, and high-level client interactions. Delivery will frequently require you to travel to potentially remote client sites and as a result a driving license is essential.
Deputising for the Head of Cyber Ops. At times you may need to deputise for the Head of Cyber Ops which is an opportunity given to all cyber team members to help with professional development.
Delivering technical training for a range of clients. Occasionally, you will provide basic to intermediate technical training for clients across sectors, both in the UK and internationally. Courses are mainly aligned with the topic of digital tradecraft, typically delivered alongside a fellow technical or non-technical trainer. You may also create or enhance course materials and syllabus content.
Supporting commercial clients with security solutions. Youll work with commercial clients to strengthen their security teams and deliver tailored technical solutions, sometimes requiring in-depth research to become a point-in-time expert on specific technologies or problems.
Conducting cyber security related business development activities. As part of your role you will be expected to help with the growth of the team and the wider company by engaging with business development activities such as bid and proposal writing, client interviews and company-to-company meetings.
Key features of working here:
Responsibilities: We are a small company in terms of structure. There are however two types of hierarchy here. The first is the usual type which manages the running of the business and various functions. The second is a hierarchy of expertise and this role would (initially at least) fit into that category. You would be responsible for knowledge and expert delivery and free from the usual responsibilities of management. This role would suit someone who wants to lead that area of expertise, but opportunities will be available to develop line management skills.
Independence: We are a Remote First company with full autonomy over your workload, supported by a flexible approach to working hours and unlimited leave. With such independence comes a responsibility to balance up busy and quiet periods a quiet week might see you doing more daytime dog walks, but a busy one might see you working into the evening or travelling. Additionally, the technical team requires frequent travel to client sites both in the UK and overseas so the ability and willingness to travel is essential. A UK driving licence is highly desirable.
Security Clearance. Several of our clients require consultants to hold security clearance to Security Check (SC) and on some occasions Developed Vetting (DV) level. As a result, you should be willing to go through this process to obtain the level of vetting required.
Commercial: We are not after a salesperson. However, all team members are at some level involved in bringing in new work and we encourage people to network and help with business development. There is good commercial expertise in the business, but we would like someone who is willing to learn about business and commerce.
Colleagues: We are a People First company and can promise really decent colleagues. We are a tight-knit team and pride ourselves on being a diverse and friendly place to work. You can always count on support from your colleagues.
Reward: We are offering a decent starting salary, but with a realistic potential for progression based on demonstrated performance and capability. There is a generous discretionary company bonus scheme. Finally, all employees benefit from a non contributory 9% pension scheme and private health and dental care.
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