Senior Cyber Security Consultant

A mixture of office-based and hybrid working – full-time position.

About Arctic Wolf:

Our mission is to end cyber risk. At Arctic Wolf, we envision a future without cyber risk. The Arctic Wolf AI Powered Cloud Platform and our Concierge Delivery Model make it fast and easy for organisations of any size to receive world-class security operations that continually guard against attacks in an efficient and sustainable way.

Our core values shape our culture and support our mission: security, people, transparency, and innovation. We have won awards for three years running as a Great Place to Work UK (2023, 2024, 2025) and have been named the Best Customer Service for Concierge Security Teams at the SC Europe Awards. We have also celebrated being awarded the Technology Security Provider for two years running (2024, 2025) at the British Legal Technology Awards.

About the Position:

The Senior Cyber Security Consultant is a client-facing cybersecurity role focused on helping organisations proactively reduce cyber risk. Based in Newcastle, this position acts as a trusted security advisor to assigned customers, managing and explaining security incidents, supporting incident response, and delivering expert guidance across network, endpoint, cloud, and SaaS environments. The role combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting and communication skills, involving threat analysis, log review, security reporting, customer training, and mentoring junior engineers. Working closely with Arctic Wolf’s SOC and MDR teams, you’ll play a key part in strengthening customer security postures while continuously improving Arctic Wolf’s managed detection and response services.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage and clearly explain security incidents identified by our Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Provide timely and effective incident response support during cybersecurity events (no on-call duty).
• Deliver cybersecurity best practices to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot security and technical issues across diverse environments.
• Analyse logs and security events to identify patterns, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Lead technical reporting, documentation, and customer-facing security reports.
• Create and deliver workshops, guides, and training content to improve customer security posture.
• Mentor junior analysts and engineers, sharing both technical and soft skills.
• Support the continuous improvement of Arctic Wolf’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity with systems, network, or cloud administration.
• Proven track record in IT networking, network security, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS tools.
• Background in risk and vulnerability management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience building relationships in a professional, client-facing context.

Technical Skills:

• Network Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies.
• Operating Systems: Hardening expertise for Windows, Linux, and Cloud environments.
• Encryption: Familiarity with encryption protocols and technologies.
• Penetration Testing: Ability to assess and interpret penetration test results to guide remediation.
• Security Tools: Hands-on with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, UTM.
• Cloud Security: Understanding of cloud platform security measures (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Security Frameworks: Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.

Consulting Skills:

This role requires strong consulting expertise, including risk management, strategic planning, problem-solving, and project management, alongside the ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships and to provide guidance, training, and mentorship as a senior cyber security consultant.

Nice to Have:

• AWS
• CISSP
• CCSP/CCSK
• Microsoft – AZURE

Why Join Us?

At Arctic Wolf, we cultivate a collaborative and inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, background, and culture. Our people-first culture is recognised across EMEA, including being named Great Place to Work – UK for the third consecutive year and recognised as Kununu Top Company – Germany for a fifth year in a row.

All Wolves receive a competitive compensation and benefits package, including equity for all employees, 28 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, paid volunteering days, pension employer match, and a robust Employee Assistance Program with mental health support. Benefits also include a comprehensive private healthcare plan (medical insurance, virtual GP, optical and dental cashback), life insurance (4x basic salary), fertility support, and paid parental leave.

Security Requirements:

Conduct duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AWN business information.

On-Camera Policy:

To ensure a fair and engaging remote interview experience, candidates are expected to be on camera during video interviews. We understand that technical or location-related issues may arise; candidates should notify us in advance if accommodations are required.

Please be aware that you need to be eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorships are not provided.

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment and strive to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees with disabilities or other specific needs wherever possible.

If we have sparked your interest, apply here!