Senior Cyber Security Expert

CyberCrowd is an independent cybersecurity and information services provider, based in Newbury, Berkshire. We offer a full range of top-tier security services to protect critical digital infrastructures. By combining advanced technology and expert human insight, we provide a portfolio of comprehensive services, including 24/7 Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC), Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Cyber Risk Assessments, CISO/CIO as a service, and Training. Our certified security experts and consultants offer tailored solutions for both small businesses and large enterprises across the UK, ensuring robust protection in the digital-first era.

We prioritise the development of our team, providing comprehensive learning paths and opportunities for growth. Recently recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, affirming our dedication to employee engagement and workplace culture.

We are looking for a client facing security professional, with substantial experience within security who can deliver complex projects, whilst developing and maintaining client relationships at a senior level. This is a pivotal role at CyberCrowd, responsible for assisting businesses in safeguarding their digital assets, intellectual property, and driving security transformation. The consultant will utilise a deep understanding of cyber security threats, technologies, and countermeasures to design, implement, and advise on best practices to our clients.

As a Senior Consultant, you will be delivering a range of projects that could include single risk assessments through to the development of a full ISMS ensuring our clients gain accreditations in accordance with the appropriate standards.

• Security Assessment & Recommendations: Conduct regular security assessments, risk analyses, and incident response guidance.
• Security Solutions Design: Assist in ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and NIS Directive. Offer guidance on data protection and cybersecurity practices in line with local and international standards.
• Provide expertise when responding to and investigating security incidents.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that security measures are understood and accepted.
• Security Awareness Training: Develop and conduct security training sessions for our own staff as well as clients’, helping to foster a culture of security mindfulness.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports, guidelines, and documentation related to security policies, protocols, and incidents.
• Report writing: Document key findings in reports and presentations, articulating the security risks in business language.

Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or suitable experience in the field). Recognised security certifications (e.g., More than 3 years of experience in security consulting). Familiarity with UK-specific regulations and standards related to information security.