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# Junior Cyber Security Consultant

- **Company:** Redbay
- **Location:** Portsmouth, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £31,000.0 - £42,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Cybercrime
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2ee12b915495cd49

## About the Role

* Ability to clearly articulate and present security advice, including technical details, to key stakeholders.

 * Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

 * An undergraduate degree in Cyber Security or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

 * A solid understanding of core cyber security principles and technical aspects.

 * Familiarity with risk management frameworks and their practical applications.

Desirable:

 * Experience with security tools.

 * Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, including NIST and ISO27001.

Additional Requirements:

 * This role requires the ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

 * Travel to client sites at least two days per week., If you are eager to grow your cyber security career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!, * Bachelor's (desirable)

## Description

As a Junior Cyber Security Consultant, you will help clients address a range of cyber security challenges, from defining security policies, strategies and completing cyber risk assessments to assessing their exposure to cyber threats and implementing cost-effective security controls. You will provide both advisory and hands-on support in identifying, managing, and mitigating risks to clients' information and technology assets.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

 * Understanding business and information risk contexts, including key business drivers, cyber security threats, and implementation challenges.

 * Assessing risk at both technical and business process levels and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders.

 * Evaluating cyber security maturity within organisations and developing improvement plans.

 * Reviewing security controls against industry frameworks and proposing proportionate security enhancements.

 * Researching and analysing security technologies to support innovative solutions.

 * Leading client interviews and investigations to assess business impact.

 * Conducting site visits and threat assessments.

 * Applying standards, frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, risk management models).

 * Creating comprehensive risk assessments and reports.

 * Supporting account teams in identifying new business opportunities and contributing to proposal development.

Are you passionate about Cyber Security? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and providing expert security and risk management guidance? Do you want to be part of a small company that values its people and their contributions? We are looking for committed professionals who share our enthusiasm for Cyber Security.


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