Cyber Security Consultant

Job Description

Cyber Security Consultant

Location: UK / Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite at Canary Wharf

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000

Overview:

A growing cyber consultancy is seeking a client-facing Cyber Security Consultant to lead risk assessments, drive SIEM/XDR implementation, and guide customers through threat detection and governance improvements.

This role is Ideal for individuals with an outgoing personality, confident speaking with stakeholders at all levels, strong all round technical expertise, and a passion for security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead detailed cybersecurity risk assessments aligned to frameworks (e.g., NIST, NIS2).
• Manage and grow client relationships through strategic engagement, consulting with C suite executives and external security leaders.
• Oversee SIEM/XDR deployments and incident response workflows.
• Conduct posture reviews, environment audits, and gap analyses.
• Present security findings and recommendations to stakeholders through meetings and reports.
• Provide guidance on threat detection best practices.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Proficient with SIEM/XDR tools (QRadar, Sentinel, Defender XDR).
• Strong knowledge of NIST CSF, NCSC CAF, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experienced in risk methodologies (e.g., NIST 800-30).

Preferred Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+, CySA+ (Desirable)
• Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, EC-Council ECIH, GCIH (Desirable)
• Multi-cloud or SIEM-specific certifications (Desirable)

Soft Skills:

• Strong client relationship management
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving ability

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