Security Consultant

TheSenior Consultant – Cyber Resilienceis a senior-level position tailored for experienced professionals with a strong track record in delivering complex cybersecurity projects. This role demands in-depth expertise in threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, compliance, and security architecture. The consultant will lead project teams, shape technical strategies, and mentor junior team members while working cross-functionally to deliver integrated and effective cyber resilience solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership
• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale cyber resilience projects. Ensure outcomes are technically sound, aligned with strategic goals, and deliver value.
• Design & Architecture
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable cyber resilience architectures using modern frameworks and security best practices.
• Incident Response
• Direct and coordinate incident response activities to ensure efficient resolution and minimal disruption. Provide guidance during security breaches and ensure lessons learned are captured.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a senior point of contact for stakeholders, interpreting requirements, proposing tailored solutions, and ensuring satisfaction through consistent communication and delivery excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with teams across infrastructure, networking, cloud (AWS), virtualization (Nutanix and VMware), storage, and IT operations to create comprehensive and cohesive cyber resilience solutions.
• Agile Delivery
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Champion continuous improvement and ensure effective delivery cycles.
• Mentorship & Team Development
• Support the development of junior consultants by sharing knowledge, providing technical guidance, and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Business Development Support
• Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposal creation, presentations, and identifying areas for growth in cyber resilience services.
• Knowledge Management
• Promote and contribute to the creation of reusable assets, documentation, and best practices to strengthen the knowledge base within the cyber resilience practice.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise
• Deep understanding of threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, compliance (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001), and security architecture.
• Experience with a range of security technologies including:
• SIEM (e.g., Rapid7 InsightIDR)
• XDR (e.g., SentinelOne)
• Firewalls (e.g., Fortinet)
• Vulnerability Management (e.g., Rapid7 InsightVM)
• PAM (e.g., Delinea)
• SSE/ZTNA (e.g., Netskope)
• CNAPP / Cloud Security (e.g., Rapid7 InsightCloudSec)
• SOAR (e.g., Rapid7 InsightConnect)
• Automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

• Project Leadership
• Proven ability to manage and deliver end-to-end cybersecurity projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Security Architecture
• Skilled in designing robust security infrastructures that align with broader IT and business strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Agile Expertise
• Practical knowledge of Agile methodologies with experience facilitating team ceremonies and promoting iterative, collaborative work.
• Mentorship
• Demonstrated ability to coach and support junior team members, fostering growth and encouraging continuous development.
• Cross-Domain Collaboration
• Comfortable working across multiple technical domains, including networking (e.g., Extreme Networks), cloud (AWS), virtualization (e.g., Nutanix, VMware), and IT operations.
• Analytical Thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex, high-impact security challenges.
• Adaptability
• Agile in adapting to new technologies, methods, and evolving security landscapes to provide innovative solutions to multifaceted challenges.