Cyber Security Consultant

Salary:

Competitive plus benefits

Type of work:

Permanent

Location:

Glasgow We are recruiting for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to oversee large-scale security projects.

We offer:33 days’ annual leave  Flexible leave  Generous employee discounts  Private healthcare  Workplace pension  …and much more  Hours Full time:
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pmLocation

Kilbirnie Street, Glasgow. This is a hybrid role which involves three days at home and two days in the office.

About the role

As a Cyber Security Consultant, you’ll work closely with our third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure all project work is aligned with our standards and policies. You’ll oversee large-scale security projects and develop strategies to strengthen our security defences.

Day-to-day duties

Oversee large-scale security projects involving multiple parties and teams

Conduct comprehensive security assessments of systems, networks, and applications

Identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses and threats in Arnold Clark’s security postures

Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and strengthen security defences

Provide expert guidance and recommendations on best practices for securing systems and data Assist with implementing security controls and solutions

Stay up to date on the latest cyber security threats, trends, and technologies

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, to convey technical information and recommendations.

Work collaboratively with IT teams to remediate findings identified through penetration testing

Assist members of Cyber Security with any relevant issues that may arise

Assist GRC team with policy and standard writing/updating

Essential skills and experience

Minimum five years’ cyber-related experience

Experience in stakeholder management

Experience in coaching and mentoring fellow Cyber Security team members

Experience in implementing solutions that meet the requirements of NIST CSF, CIS v8.0 and CE+Ability to work under the direction of the Security Advisory Manager Ability to work under pressure

Ability to complete project documentation in line with processes

Establish and maintain relationships with all internal stakeholders and third partiesSFIA skills profile

This role is aligned primarily to SFIA Level 5, reflecting a senior cyber security practitioner who works with broad direction, exercises professional judgement, provides authoritative advice and influences project, supplier and stakeholder decisions.

SFIA skill

Code Target level

Application to this roleConsultancyCNSL5

Provides specialist cyber security advice and recommendations to projects, technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers.

Information securitySCTY5

Ensures that security controls, project designs and implementation decisions align with Arnold Clark security policies, standards and risk appetite.

Risk managementBURM5

Identifies, assesses and communicates cyber security risks, recommends proportionate treatment and supports informed risk decisions.

Stakeholder relationship managementRLMT5

Builds and manages productive relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams and strategic suppliers, influencing decisions and resolving security concerns.

Information assuranceINAS5

Assesses whether systems, services and suppliers provide appropriate protection for information and can demonstrate that required controls are operating effectively.

Specialist adviceTECH5

Provides authoritative guidance on cyber security controls, vulnerabilities, threats, remediation and secure implementation.

AuditAUDT4

Conducts structured security assessments and reviews evidence to identify control weaknesses and compliance gaps.

Project managementPRMG4

Supports and provides security oversight for complex projects involving multiple internal teams and external suppliers.

Our Culture Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure checks.