Cyber Security Consultant
GBP 30,000 : GBP 45,000 per annum
Melton Mowbray
Role Summary
Our client is a growing MSP based in Melton Mowbray, helping organisations of all sizes strengthen their security posture and achieve recognised certifications. They are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Consultant specialising in Penetration Testing to deliver high:quality security testing and assurance across a diverse client base. Youll lead and support security assessments including network, web application, mobile, cloud, wireless, and internal infrastructure testing, alongside Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE/CE+) assessments.
This role suits someone who enjoys hands:on technical work, clear reporting, and helping clients improve their security posture in practical, measurable ways. This is primarily an office:based role that will require occasional travel to client sites.
Key Responsibilities
Penetration Testing and Security Assessments:
* Deliver CREST:aligned penetration tests across external and internal networks, web applications and APIs, mobile applications (iOS/Android), and Cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
* Wireless networks and remote working setups.
* Security configuration and segmentation reviews.
* Perform vulnerability assessments and risk:based testing using industry best practices.
* Validate findings, reproduce issues, and advise on realistic remediation.
* Support red team / adversarial simulation exercises where appropriate.
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus:
* Conduct Cyber Essentials readiness reviews, gap assessments, and remediation guidance.
* Lead Cyber Essentials Plus technical audits, including sampling, evidence review, and on:site/remote verification.
* Help clients interpret requirements and maintain compliance across re:certification cycles.
* Ensure assessments are completed to scheme standards and timelines.
Reporting and Client Engagement:
* Produce clear, high:quality technical reports with actionable remediation advice.
* Present findings to technical and non:technical stakeholders.
* Provide pragmatic risk prioritisation and security improvement roadmaps.
* Contribute to scoping calls, statements of work, and test planning.
Continuous Improvement:
* Maintain current knowledge of security threats, tooling, and testing methodologies.
* Contribute to internal playbooks, checklists, and training materials.
* Support junior consultants through mentoring and peer review.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience delivering penetration tests in commercial or consultancy settings.
* Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 / ASVS, common exploitation techniques and mitigations, network protocols, Active Directory, and Windows/Linux environments, and cloud security fundamentals.
* Hands:on ability with common tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus/Qualys, Wireshark, BloodHound, etc.
* Confident communicator with excellent report:writing skills.
* Solid grasp of compliance:driven security testing (esp. Cyber Essentials/CE+).
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Skills and Certifications:
* CREST CRT/CCRT/CCT or CHECK Team Member.
* OSCP / OSWE / OSEP / GPEN / eCPPT / similar.
* Experience with secure code review, SAST/DAST pipelines, or DevSecOps.
* Familiarity with ISO 27001 or wider GRC frameworks.
What Our Client Offers:
* Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
* Training budget and certification support.
* Clear progression path into Senior/Lead Consultant roles.
* Flexible working and wellbeing support.
* Exposure to varied, interesting client environments and modern tech stacks.
* Collaborative team culture focused on quality and continuous learning.
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