Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join our Cyber Consultancy team in Belfast.

This is a hands‑on consulting role focused on delivering cybersecurity and information security engagements, with a strong emphasis on ISO
27001 implementations, audit readiness, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).

You will lead client engagements end‑to‑end, from initial assessment through to implementation and audit, working closely with client stakeholders to deliver practical, measurable outcomes.

• Engagement Delivery:
  • Lead new and existing information and cybersecurity engagements.
  • Deliver ISO
    27001 implementations, from gap assessment through to certification readiness.
  • Deliver cyber incident exercising, including tabletop scenarios and simulations.
• Audit & Assurance:
  • Lead internal audits aligned to ISO
    27001.
  • Support clients through external audits and certification processes.
  • Drive remediation activities to close audit findings and strengthen control effectiveness.
• Risk & Compliance:
  • Conduct risk assessments and support the development of risk treatment plans.
  • Develop and implement policies, standards, and controls aligned to ISO
    27001.
  • Support clients in embedding effective governance, risk, and compliance practices.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Work directly with client stakeholders to manage delivery, expectations, and outcomes.
  • Communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Manage multiple engagements and priorities effectively.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cyber or information security roles, with a focus on governance, risk, and compliance.
• Proven experience delivering ISO
  27001 implementations end‑to‑end, including audit readiness.
• Hands‑on experience leading internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Strong, practical knowledge of ISO
  27001 and ISMS implementation.
• ISO
  27001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience in consulting or project‑based environments, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience delivering cyber incident exercising.
• Knowledge of additional frameworks such as:
  • CAF (Cyber Assessment Framework)
  • NIST Cyber Security Framework
• ISO
  22301 Lead Auditor certification (Business Continuity).
• ISO
  42001 Lead Auditor certification (AI Management Systems).
• Experience working in regulated or public sector environments.
• Eligibility for, or holding, UK Security Clearance (SC).

• Recognition That Matters: A discretionary annual performance bonus that rewards your impact and contribution to our success.
• Flexibility Built In: Flexible working arrangements and summer hours, because life isn’t 9 to 5, and balance matters.
• Financial Security: A highly competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions, private healthcare, and life assurance for peace of mind.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and regular social events to keep our culture vibrant.
• Time to Recharge: 35 days holiday, enhanced maternity pay, and family‑first policies so you can focus on what matters most.
• Learning Never Stops: From courses to certifications, we’ll invest in your development so you can keep growing and shaping what’s next.
• Community & Culture: Opportunities to volunteer, give back, and be part of initiatives that make Instil a truly inclusive and connected workplace.