Lead Cyber s Plus Assessor

Posted On 27/01/2026

Administration

City Maryport

Province United Kingdom

Postal Code CA15 8NG

We are hiring, exclusively, for Indelible Data who are looking to welcome a Lead Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor to their team.

About Indelible Data

Indelible Data Limited is a UK-based cyber security consultancy specialising in Cyber Essentials, Penetration Testing, Defence Cyber Certification, ISO 27001, and cyber security training. We help public sector organisations and private clients manage risk, achieve compliance, and improve resilience.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cyber Essentials Plus Lead Assessor to lead, mentor and support our team of assessors as well as guiding organisations through the Cyber Essentials Plus certification process. You will conduct assessments, provide actionable remediation advice, and support clients in achieving certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cyber Essentials Plus assessments for multiple clients
• Conduct IT systems gap analysis and vulnerability checks
• Provide guidance on remediation and compliance with NCSC guidance
• Prepare reports and support documentation for certification
• Act as a technical authority for assessors
• Ensure assessments follow best practice
• Support continuous improvement of assessment processes, documentation, and internal procedures.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of assessments and reports to ensure consistency and compliance.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of NCSC guidance, cyber security controls, and UK Government standards
• Experience in IT systems assessment, vulnerability scanning, and risk analysis
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Required Qualifications /

Experience:

• 3 Years’ experience working in the Information Security, tech or compliance industry.
• IASME Cyber Essentials Basic Assessor
• IASME Cyber Essentials PLUS Assessor Qualified (Includes confirmation of the IASME VA+ Exam being passed).
• One of the following qualifications:
  • CREST Registered Penetration Tester
  • CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester
  • Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM)
  • Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL)
  • EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Full clean driving license
• 6% workplace (NEST) employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday
• 3 days additional days of paid leave during Christmas Shutdown
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Hybrid working (office and remote)
• Opportunities for funded professional development and certifications
• Work with public sector and regulated organisations
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
  • Monthly tech team afternoon to investigate latest software and training labs
• Regular team building outings which have included paintballing; escape rooms ; raft building and pottery.

Please note:
All applications and enquiries (including from recruiters) should be directed to our retained recruitment partner:
Paul Murphy at Recruit Cumbria.

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