Senior Cyber Security Consultant - GRC (Reading)

Senior Cyber Security Consultant – GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)

Location: Reading, United Kingdom (Hybrid 1-2 days per month, with some travel)

Job Type: 6 month contract (inside IR35)

Pay Rate: £Negotiable DOE

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Security Consultant specialising in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). In this role, you will deliver Cyber GRC projects, guiding clients from the initial identification phase through to scoping, delivery, and final invoicing.

You will be responsible for providing high-quality security consulting services to large enterprise customers, leveraging well-established frameworks and methodologies.

You will be exposed to a wide range of international clients and work alongside some of the best in the industry. The position requires strong interpersonal and technical skills, along with the ability to identify business issues and propose effective solutions to stakeholders ranging from technical teams to Director-level executives. Travel may be required for client engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Cyber GRC projects from start to finish, including client identification, scoping, execution, and invoicing.
• Work with large enterprise customers to provide security consulting services.
• Apply established security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS Top 18, and COBIT.
• Demonstrate professional consulting experience in Enterprise IT-security, Cyber Security Governance, Technology Risk Management, Compliance, Business Continuity/DR, and Cloud Security.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality solutions tailored to business needs.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in security consulting.
• Proficiency with security standards and frameworks (ISO27001, NIST CSF, CIS, COBIT).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISMP, ISO 27001 LI, or ISO27001 LA.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong English communication skills; additional fluency in French, German, or any European language is a plus.
• Experience with Cloud Security, emerging technology risk assessments, and cross-industry experience.
• Relevant certifications in Cloud Security (ISC2 CCSP, EC-Council CCSE, CSA CCAK) are an advantage.
• Ability to travel as required.

Why Join:

This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, helping clients secure their technology environments. You will work alongside talented professionals, gaining exposure to diverse industries while contributing to cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.

If you are passionate about GRC and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your cybersecurity consulting career!