Lead Cyber Security Consultant - Cyber Advisory in Glasgow

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join our Cyber Advisory capability. As a Lead Consultant, you will work with senior colleagues and client stakeholders to help them develop, deliver, and oversee effective cyber security strategy and programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying high‑value opportunities to support our clients and ensuring the exceptional delivery of our cyber security services. This includes providing board‑level cyber advisory, leading engagements across Virtual CISO and Cyber Team as a Service (CTaaS) offerings, shaping cyber strategy and operating models, designing enterprise‑level cyber programmes, and offering expert cyber risk advisory to strengthen clients’ security posture.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Boards, CISOs, Principal Consultants, and Partners to deliver high‑quality advisory engagements and strategic guidance.
• Lead and support the delivery of cyber advisory services, including security assessments aligned to recognised frameworks and the development of targeted improvement programmes.
• Contribute to business growth by supporting the identification, scoping, proposal, and closure of opportunities across new and existing clients.
• Actively contribute to security thought leadership through our advisory, publication and social media channels.
• Assist with the development of new and existing services.
• Leverage relevant expertise and knowledge to work collaboratively with clients, suppliers, and peers.

About you

• A broad understanding of cyber threats and their relation to enterprise risk.
• Experienced in implementing security strategies and programmes that provide value to an organisation.
• Comfortable leading successful security projects and initiatives.
• Possess a broad understanding of a range of complex technical and organisational security domains.
• Familiar with common security technologies and tools.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining meaningful security metrics and reporting for stakeholders.
• Possess excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Able to make key decisions that impact outcomes.

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos.
• Commitment to teamwork, quality, and mutual success.
• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to excellence and quality.

Who are FSP?

FSP is a leading consultancy specialising in Digital, Security and AI solutions. Our success is enabled by our unwavering commitment to excellence, our people centric culture alongside best‑in‑class operations, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes for our clients. As a long standing and highly accredited Microsoft Partner, with extensive solution designations, we partner with clients across a range of commercial sectors, enabling digital transformation, innovation, and robust cyber security. We navigate the complexities of data sensitivity, confidentiality, governance, and compliance. We blend strategic insight, depth of technical expertise, delivery, and operational excellence to meet the specific requirements outlined. We take a collaborative, one team approach with our clients to drive sustainable change, providing outstanding client experience and delivering exceptional results that are aligned with business priorities. Our commitment to security and quality is reinforced by our ISO27001 and ISO9001 certifications (UKAS), as well as our CREST approved penetration testing and SOC capabilities. Additionally, we are an IASME Cyber Essentials Certification Body and Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Why work for FSP?

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career.
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of.
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience.
• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results.
• Industry leading coaching and mentoring.
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief. Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP. We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in‑person meeting, please let us know.