Management Consultant – Cyber Security Audit
Hybrid | Travel to client sites and Bristol offices
Frontier Resourcing is working with a growing technology and cyber security consultancy to recruit a Managing Consultant level Cyber Security Auditor to lead client engagements across Defence, Government and commercial sectors.
Specialising in assurance against the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), this is an opportunity to lead complex audits, assess security controls and help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience.
Managing Consultants will be chartered to ChCSP status to operate at this level.
The Role
As a senior member of the cyber security team, you will lead audit and assurance engagements, providing technical direction, governance and quality oversight.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Planning and leading complex cyber security audits across systems, programmes and client environments.
- Assessing the design and effectiveness of security controls against the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and recognised industry standards.
- Reviewing evidence, identifying risks and producing clear, actionable findings and recommendations.
- Establishing audit methodologies, governance arrangements and quality standards.
- Providing technical leadership, coaching and peer review to other auditors and consultants.
- Managing engagement risks, assumptions, dependencies and areas requiring professional judgement.
- Engaging with senior stakeholders, presenting findings and supporting risk-based decision-making.
- Building trusted client relationships and contributing to bids, business development and the growth of the cyber security audit capability.
Your Experience
Essential:
- Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP) in the Audit and Assurance Specialism through the UK Cyber Security Council.
- Proven experience leading complex cyber security audits and assurance engagements.
- Experience providing technical oversight and quality assurance across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of security controls, risk management and recognised audit methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to senior technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable:
- Recognised certifications such as CISA, CISSP or CISM.
- Full Membership or Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Information Security.
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent.
- Experience assessing organisations against the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework.
- Knowledge of ISO 19011, ISO 27007, the ISO 27000 series and relevant NIST frameworks.
- Experience within Defence, Government, Critical National Infrastructure or other highly regulated environments.
Security Clearance
Candidates must be eligible for SC Security Clearance, requiring a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency and a British passport.
Interested?
If you have a strong background in cyber security audit and assurance and are looking to lead challenging engagements across Government and commercial environments, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Managing Consultant - Cyber Security Audit in Redcliffe employer: Frontier Resourcing
Join a leading high-tech defence organisation in Bristol, where innovation meets purpose. As a Systems Architect in Electronic Warfare, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values technical excellence and offers ample opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to employee development, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to vital defence systems while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and dynamic team environment.
