Cyber Security Consultant

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Location: Flexible / Hybrid / Remote – to be confirmed

We are working with a specialist cyber security consultancy that supports organisations operating withincritical national infrastructure and other high-consequence environments.

They are looking for aTechnical Cyber Security Consultant who can combine strong hands-on technical capability with client-facing consulting skills.

This is a varied role covering security assessment, advisory work and hands-on implementation. You’ll be equally comfortable identifying technical risks, explaining them clearly to stakeholders and helping implement the solutions required to address them.

You’ll work across a broad range of cyber security projects, including:

• Designing, deploying and configuring security controls includingfirewalls, EDR, SIEM, IAM and cloud security technologies
• Supportingpenetration testing, vulnerability assessments and security reviews across networks, applications and cloud environments
• Turning security findings into practical remediation plans and helping clients implement them
• Hardening systems and infrastructure in line with standards including CIS Benchmarks, NCSC guidance and ISO 27001
• Developing scripts, automation and internal security tooling
• Acting as a trusted technical point of contact for clients
• Explaining complex cyber security risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Producing high-quality technical reports, documentation and remediation guidance
• Participating in client workshops, scoping sessions and presentations
• Keeping up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies

You’ll ideally have:

• A2:1 degree or above in Computer Science or a closely related subject
• At least2 years’ professional experience within cyber security, infrastructure, systems engineering or a similar technical role
• Strong technical knowledge across networking, including TCP/IP, routing, firewalls and VPNs
• Experience with Windows and Linux administration
• Knowledge of Active Directory and identity management
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform such asAWS, Azure or GCP
• Hands-on experience implementing and configuring technical security solutions, rather than purely assessing environments
• Scripting experience usingPython, PowerShell, Bash or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to communicate with both technical teams and senior stakeholders
• An adaptable approach and the ability to quickly pick up new technologies
• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergoSC clearance or above

Any of the following would be beneficial:

• OSCP, CREST CPSA/CRT, Security+, CISSP, AZ-500 or AWS security certifications
• Experience with offensive security tools such asBurp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound or Cobalt Strike
• Knowledge ofMITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, NCSC CAF or ISO 27001
• Terraform, Ansible, DevSecOps or CI/CD experience
• An interest in AI and automation within cyber security
• ExistingSC or DV clearance

• £50,000 – £60,000 salary, depending on experience
• Funded professional training and certifications
• Dedicated time for research and development
• Exposure to varied and high-impact cyber security projects
• Opportunity to join a small specialist team where your ideas can have genuine influence
• Flexible working arrangements