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, 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

• 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

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