Overview

Aleading UK consultancy offering market leading salary!The Role: Senior Cyber Security Consultant – client facing – hybrid – permanentEmbark on a dynamic career where you’ll support a diverse portfolio of esteemed UK public sector and defence organisations. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in safeguarding their ICT investments, contributing significantly to nationally critical projects that have a tangible impact on people’s daily lives.In this role, you’ll be able to take on various responsibilities throughout the project life cycle, collaborating with a broad spectrum of clients and pioneering technologies. Your tasks may encompass offering valuable insights on information assurance matters, contributing to the formulation of IA strategies, policies, guidance, and awareness initiatives, orchestrating and overseeing security work programs, defining rigorous security requirements, devising and implementing robust security architectures, and supervising the secure development and accreditation of information systems.Career Development

You’ll specialise in applying your information assurance and cyber security expertise to address diverse business challenges.Throughout your journey, you’ll have the invaluable guidance of a dedicated career mentor who will offer support and insight. Additionally, the performance and development manager will conduct comprehensive six-monthly reviews to help you set and refine your career objectives.My client are committed to fostering your professional growth by providing extensive training options. This includes a variety of learning formats such as online courses, classroom sessions, and in-house training programs.Responsibilities

Your breadth of experience will influence the scope of your responsibilities. It can encompass a wide spectrum of tasks, from crafting robust security architectures to offering guidance on GRC (governance, risk management, and compliance) activities. Your responsibilities may also involve:Offering your security expertise in support of significant system procurements and Agile programs, ensuring the secure delivery of solutionsLeading at identifying, analysing, and evaluating information risks across various programs, projects, and systemsCommunicating with risk owners and stakeholders to elucidate the origins, likelihood, and potential business impacts of information risks across the information system life cycleIdentifying and presenting options for addressing or transferring information risksAuthoring and/or assisting in the creation of security assurance documentation, adhering to established risk management frameworksDeveloping or reviewing innovative security architectures aimed at mitigating risks posed by emerging technologies and evolving business practicesProviding consultancy services to customers, helping them navigate information assurance and architectural challengesDefining the scope for security testing activities and elucidating the findings, along with necessary remediation stepsEngaging in security monitoring and conducting investigations into security incidentsWhether working independently or as part of a collaborative team, your role promises a wide array of engaging and impactful responsibilities within the consultancy realm.Qualifications and Experience

My client primarily operates within the UK defence and public sectors, making prior experience in these domains desirable, particularly in the context of ICT and enterprise solutions. Necessary qualifications and experience include:A minimum of 2.5 years of experience in complex ICT systems, either in a technical delivery or consulting capacityA solid grasp of enterprise information and communications technologyThe capability to articulate and substantiate conclusions to project teams and business stakeholdersDemonstrated track record in navigating client expectations and requirementsStrong verbal and written communication skillsCandidates must be eligible for or have already obtained UK security clearance to be considered for this position.Valuable knowledge and familiarity with the following areas would be advantageous for the role:A STEM or security-based degree (or equivalent)Structured security frameworksSecurity, technical, and enterprise architecture methodologiesTechnical risk assessmentsSoftware development and deliveryICT service delivery, including ITILEnterprise security tools, security-enforcing software, and devicesBenefits

Competitive salaryA discretionary bonus, paid twice a year25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysTwice* yearly performance appraisal/pay review (*while at consultant and senior consultant grades, annually after that)Investment in training relevant to an individual’s development and business needsJob Owner: p.ashworth

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