Principal Cyber Security Consultant - Security Leadership

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cyber Security Consultant to join our Security Leadership & Transformation practice. As a Principal Consultant, you will work with senior client stakeholders to help them develop, deliver, and oversee effective cyber security strategy and programmes. As part of this role, you will actively contribute to business growth through identifying impactful opportunities to support clients and support exceptional delivery of our services which include:

• Interim CISO Services
• Virtual CISO Services
• Board Cyber Advice
• CISO Support and Coaching

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of security transformation programmes.
• Lead and manage engagements, partnering with clients to understand their requirements, then building and executing strategies to add demonstrable value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.
• Lead on cyber security assessments and development of improvement programmes.
• Lead the delivery of virtual CISO services.
• Advising Boards and other C level executives on effective cyber security delivery.
• Mentoring and coaching client security leaders to be more effective in their organisations.
• Provide quality assurance, oversight, management and mentorship for other team members.
• Actively contribute to cyber security thought leadership.

About you

• Extensive experience in security leadership, with a strong track record of delivering measurable results.
• Experienced in developing and implementing security strategies and programmes.
• Possess a broad understanding of a range of technical and organisational security domains.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead teams.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully working with large and complex organisations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

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?

Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) are a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. As a long-standing Microsoft Solutions Partner, our portfolio of modern workplace, cloud, data, and cyber security offerings, alongside trusted managed services delivery, is driving change for high-profile clients in both the public and private sector. Our work is founded on the commitment to deliver positive impact for both organisations and their people. Behind this commitment is a dedicated employee-first strategy, built around our organisation’s core values: human, inclusive, performance driven, and ambitious.

We are proud to have been recognised by Best Companies™ as a 3-star ‘World Class’ workplace (their highest level of accreditation) in 2024, 2023 and 2022. We have also been awarded a No.1 Best Company to Work For in the UK, in the Technology sector and in the South-East (Regional League Table) in 2023. We have also been recognised three times as No.1 Best Workplace™ in the UK by Great Place to Work®.

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.