Principal Cyber Security Consultant

Role overview

Client delivery

• Provide cyber security advice and guidance for clients in various environments.
• Lead risk assessments, security governance, and deployment of security controls tailored to client needs.
• Develop, review, and maintain security artefacts, policies, and procedures.
• Manage concurrent projects and deliver quality work to tight deadlines.

Technical leadership

• Apply technical security knowledge creatively to solve cyber security challenges.
• Foster continuous improvement within the security team.
• Communicate cyber security concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Business development

• Assist with identifying new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and client engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Core qualifications and experience

• Technical cyber security consultancy experience in multidisciplinary environments is required.
• Information assurance experience must include ISMS development, risk assessments, and security controls.
• Relevant Information Assurance and Security qualifications are required.
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills are required.
• Travel throughout the UK and occasional overseas travel is required.

Specialist experience

• UK Defence experience and knowledge of MoD security policies and processes are advantageous.
• Experience with Defence assurance and accreditation or OT cyber security consultancy is advantageous.
• Experience segmenting and securing industrial OT/ICS networks is advantageous.
• Control and Instrumentation experience is an added advantage.

Standards and professional development

• Familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS Regulations, or HSE OG-0086 is advantageous.
• GICSP or IEC/ISA 62443 qualifications are advantageous.
• Membership of IISP, IS2, BCS, CIISEC, or similar bodies is advantageous.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning new frameworks and technologies is expected.

Work arrangements

• Projects are likely to involve client-site work, with hybrid working available for flexibility.
• The role may require travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.

Rewards and development

• The employer offers training, professional development, certifications, and leadership pathways.
• Benefits include flexible working and holiday arrangements alongside a competitive reward package.

Additional information