Cyber Security Consultant

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Cyber Security Consultant | Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Competitive Pay & Great Benefits

Join One of Scotland’s Leading Microsoft Partners — Quorum

Ready to take your cyber security career to the next level? Want to work with cutting-edge Microsoft cloud technologies while delivering real impact for clients across the UK? Quorum is calling.

We’re one of Scotland’s largest Microsoft Partners and a Microsoft Direct Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP). Our expertise spans Modern Workplace, Azure Cloud Adoption & Migration, Data Platform, Cloud Security & Identity, and Cloud App Development — and we’re growing fast.

Right now, we’re looking for a Cyber Security Consultant who lives and breathes technology, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants to work with a talented, passionate security team.

What’s on Offer?

Highly competitive salary
Contributory pension
Private healthcare
Ability to buy and sell holidays
We pay for your home broadband
Annual personal technical budget
Bonuses for achieving professional certifications
Outstanding training & continuous development
Amazing retention rates and a genuinely supportive team
Key Responsibilities of Cyber Security Consultant:

As a Cyber Security Consultant at Quorum, you’ll be front-and-centre in delivering world-class security solutions to our clients. Expect a role that’s dynamic, challenging, hands-on, and backed by continuous support, training, and career development.

You’ll be responsible for:

Designing, deploying, and managing Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR solutions
Working closely with clients to solve complex cloud security challenges
Providing deep technical expertise across Azure, M365, identity, infrastructure, virtualisation, networking, and storage
Building resilient, multi-site architectures
Working in regulated environments with strong knowledge of data boundaries
Leveraging automation, configuration management, and modern cloud tooling
Driving technical decision-making with senior stakeholders
Communicating clearly, confidently, and effectively at all levels
Key Skills & Experience:

Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR
Strong understanding of cloud computing trends, enterprise drivers, and emerging technologies
Deep technical knowledge of public/private cloud infrastructure
Strong grasp of identity & access management
Experience across Windows and Linux environments
Background in automation/configuration management
A track record of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication
A problem-solver mindset with the ability to leverage internal and external expertise
Certifications That Impress Us:

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
CISSP
CCSP
IASME Cyber Essentials Assessor
(If you’re missing one or two but have strong experience — still get in touch!)
Why Join Quorum?

Because we don’t just invest in technology — we invest in you.

Quorum is an Employee-Owned company, and our culture is one of collaboration, support, growth, and genuine work-life balance. We pride ourselves on our award-winning family-friendly and flexible working culture, and we’re committed to helping every employee build the career they want.

At Quorum, we eat, sleep, and breathe technology.

If that sounds like you, then you’re exactly who we want.

Apply today and help shape the future of cloud security with us

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