Cyber Security Consultant

London, Newcastle, Bristol or Glasgow | Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office | £75,000 - £85,000

I am supporting a growing UK-based managed technology services provider that is looking to hire a Senior Cyber Security Consultant.

This is a client-facing role, suited to someone who can operate across cyber consultancy, GRC, risk, vulnerability management and security advisory. You will work with a range of clients to assess their security posture, identify gaps, and provide clear, practical recommendations aligned to recognised frameworks and industry best practice.

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering risk assessments, gap analyses and maturity reviews
• Advising clients on frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS and ISO 27001
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and identifying areas of security risk
• Supporting the implementation of security improvements across areas such as MDR, DLP, penetration testing and incident response
• Preparing and presenting security reports to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on cyber and information security topics
• Managing multiple client work streams and ensuring high-quality delivery
• Supporting sales, pre-sales and leadership teams with tenders, proposals and project scoping
• Contributing to threat briefings, service development and wider security collateral

What they are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a cyber security consultancy or client-facing advisory role
• Strong knowledge of GRC frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Experience delivering security assessments, control reviews and remediation plans
• A good understanding of technical security across infrastructure, cloud and SaaS environments
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to senior and non-technical audiences
• The ability to manage multiple client engagements independently
• Commercial awareness and confidence supporting pre-sales or business case development
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH or similar would be beneficial

Package

• Location: London, Newcastle, Bristol or Glasgow
• Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office
• Strong progression opportunities
• Training and support for recognised qualifications
• Wider benefits package

This would suit someone who enjoys working closely with clients, translating cyber risk into practical action, and helping organisations improve their security maturity.

Please message me directly if you would like to discuss the role in more detail.