At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cybersecurity strategies and risk assessments for diverse clients.
- Company: Global consulting firm with a focus on innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while working with top-tier clients.
- Qualifications: 5 years in tech/security; experience in risk management and cybersecurity preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About CFGI
CFGI is a global consulting firm that helps organisations navigate complex business challenges with confidence.
With a strong presence in the UK, we partner with companies across industries to deliver best-in-class advisory services in accounting, risk, cyber security, technology, and business transformation.
We pride ourselves on combining technical expertise with a practical, hands‑on approach, helping our clients strengthen resilience, meet regulatory requirements, and stay ahead in an increasingly digital and risk‑driven landscape.
- Technical and Domain Experience
- Conduct cybersecurity maturity and risk assessment and for clients.
- Practical experience implementing security controls, in areas such as MDR, IAM, Network Security, Cloud Deployments.
- Advise clients on cybersecurity strategy, metrics and reporting for various levels of stakeholders, including Audit Committees and Board of Directors.
- Build risk management practices for clients, including policies, procedures, Risk Register, etc.
- Previous experience as a systems administrator, systems engineer, or security analyst.
- Understanding of operating system hardening principles, network design principles, and systems security.
- Guide clients in establishing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
- Manage cybersecurity training & awareness services for clients from design to implementation.
- Understanding of security analysis, security events, and penetration testing.
- Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience with cross‑cultural communications.
- Calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain positive attitude.
- Agile and flexible, capable of dealing with ambiguity, and confronting challenges and opportunities with speed, endurance, and decisiveness.
- Confidence to manage upwards, provide forward thinking ideas and actively participate in improving CFGI’s cyber offering.
- Technical Qualifications and Certifications
- Industry certifications are preferred, but not required: CISSP, CISM, etc.
- Technology specific qualifications in technology or security solutions.
Experience
- Whilst we will judge the quality of candidates not their time‑served in the industry, a good gauge for this role would be around 5 years’ experience in technology and security related fields.
- Your experience does not have to be purely cyber security consulting.
We believe individuals with practical skillsets from in‑house roles, broader technology management or GRC, for example, would be well placed in our team.
- We know great candidates bring a mix of skills and experiences, you don’t need to have done everything listed in this job description to apply.
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Senior Cybersecurity & Risk Strategy Leader employer: CFGI
At CFGI, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. Our Finance & Accounting Project Managers enjoy unparalleled exposure to diverse industries while benefiting from flexible work arrangements that cater to individual needs. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, mentorship, and ethical leadership, CFGI is committed to empowering its employees to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to our clients' success.
