Cyber Security Consultant

F5 Consultants
Bristol
4 days ago
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Job Title: Cyber Security Consultant

Location: M4 Corridor, 2-3 days a week on client site

Role: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000-£65,000

Clearance: SC or DV Eligible


F5 are delighted to be partnering with an award winning Cyber Security Consultancy that services both the Private and Public/Defence Sector.


They are seeking talented Cyber Security Consultants to join their growing team, with ideal candidates having good knowledge/understanding of Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), specifically around HMG/MOD frameworks such as Secure by Design, NIST, and ISO 27001.


Because of the nature of the work and customers you could end up supporting, this role would suit a service leaver/ex-military professional. This company has a strong Veteran community, and is registered to the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Silver Award.


The role is hybrid, with weekly client visits to be expected, however this will fluctuate up and down due to certain projects. Typical client sites are along the M4 Corridor (Bristol to London).


Skills & Experience

  • Recognised cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA)
  • Proven experience in a cyber security role
  • Experience in customer-facing roles
  • Familiarity with HMG/MoD cyber policies, standards (e.g. JSP440), and processes
  • Experience with Secure by Design implementation and related tooling
  • Knowledge of NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) and GovAssure audits
  • Understanding of NIST Cyber Security Framework and risk assessment methods
  • Experience with ISO/IEC 27001 audits and cyber security assurance
  • Supplier assurance and supply chain security expertise


Benefits:

✔ Basic salary £55,000-£65,000 (flexibility for more senior candidates)

✔ 25 days holiday, increasing with years of service

✔ Pension Scheme

✔ Dedicated Training and Development Plan

✔ Private Medical Cover

✔ Support for active Military Reservists


In order to be considered for this role, candidates will need to be eligible/willing to go through Security Clearance (SC). Candidates with active clearances will be at an advantage, as well as those with higher levels of clearance (e.g. DV). Unfortunately no visa sponsorship is available at this time.


If the above applies to you and you're interested in hearing more, then please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch!

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