Cyber Security Consultant - Pre-Sales

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Cyber Security Consultant - Pre-Sales
Locations: Chippenham (preferred), open to other locations including Manchester, Northampton or London (Hybrid)
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 (£85,000 - £90,000 OTE)

An established IT services and solutions provider is seeking a Pre-Sales Cyber Security Consultant to support the growth of its security practice. You’ll work closely with sales and delivery teams to design and position end-to-end cyber security solutions for customers.

This is a consultative role combining strong technical expertise with customer engagement and commercial awareness.

The Role

Lead pre-sales cyber security engagements and customer workshops
Assess security posture and recommend risk-based improvements
Design and present end-to-end security solutions aligned to business objectives
Act as a trusted advisor on cyber security strategy and best practice
Support incident response and improvement initiatives where required
Produce clear technical documentation and recommendations
Collaborate with cloud, networking and wider pre-sales teams
Maintain relevant vendor certifications and stay current with emerging threats
What We’re Looking For

5+ years’ experience in pre-sales or consulting within an MSP, reseller or systems integrator
Strong understanding of SOC operations, security monitoring and incident response
Solid knowledge of Microsoft security technologies
Experience with SIEM, MDR/EDR, SSE and SASE solutions
Knowledge of ISO 27002, CIS, NCSC CAF and NIST CSF frameworks
Experience designing compliant security solutions
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable:

Incident response experience
Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA, CCNA)
Exposure to vendors such as Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Sophos, SentinelOne, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Zscaler
What’s On Offer

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Competitive salary and OTE
Healthcare and medical benefits
High-spec home and office equipment
25–30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Structured training, mentoring and career progression
Incentives including holidays, vouchers and spot prizes
To apply, please send us a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted immediately

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