Cybersecurity Consultant

• Supporting the design, implementation and maintenance of security infrastructure and controls
• Contributing to security assessments, vulnerability testing and penetration testing activities
• Assisting with threat analysis, incident response and security remediation efforts
• Collaborating with infrastructure and development teams to embed security best practices
• Supporting the documentation and communication of security policies and procedures
• Contributing to compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting where applicable
• Mentoring junior team members and sharing security knowledge across the organisation

• 3-5 years' experience in cybersecurity, IT security or a related security discipline
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards and compliance requirements (such as ISO 27001, NIST or PCI DSS)
• Hands-on experience with security tools, SIEM platforms and network security technologies
• Understanding of common threat vectors, attack methods and defensive strategies
• Experience with vulnerability assessment, penetration testing or security auditing
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate security concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Additional strengths could include:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+ or GIAC qualifications
• Experience in specific sectors such as financial services, healthcare or critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of cloud security, application security or secure development practices
• Experience with security automation and infrastructure-as-code

What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• The opportunity to work on meaningful security challenges that protect organisations and their data
• Exposure to diverse security technologies, threat landscapes and industry practices
• Potential to develop specialist expertise and deepen technical knowledge
• Collaboration with experienced security practitioners and opportunities to learn from peers
• Potential progression toward senior or specialist security roles as expertise develops
• Flexibility and variety through contract-based engagement across different organisations and sectors
• Professional development support and exposure to emerging security technologies and methodologies