Senior Cyber Security Consultant (CAF / Cyber Assurance) in London

The Role

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will support and lead cyber assurance engagements, conducting Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessments, cyber maturity reviews and governance activities across regulated and security-conscious organisations. You will work closely with technical teams, operational stakeholders and senior leadership to assess current capabilities, identify risks and develop practical recommendations that strengthen cyber resilience and organisational security.

• Deliver Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessments and reassessments
• Conduct cyber maturity reviews and gap analysis activities
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops and evidence reviews
• Assess governance, risk management and assurance capabilities
• Review security policies, standards and operational procedures
• Assess incident management, recovery and operational resilience arrangements
• Evaluate vulnerability management, identity and access management, and security monitoring processes
• Review third-party and supply chain security arrangements
• Produce clear, concise assessment reports and recommendations
• Develop prioritised remediation roadmaps aligned to organisational objectives
• Support clients in strengthening their cyber resilience and assurance maturity

Required Experience

• Experience delivering cyber assurance, governance or risk management engagements
• Knowledge of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
• Experience conducting security assessments, audits or gap analyses
• Understanding of cyber security governance and risk management principles
• Experience engaging with stakeholders across technical and business functions
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to translate technical findings into business-focused recommendations

Desirable Experience

• GovAssure
• NIS Regulations
• NCSC (CRA)
• NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
• Cyber Essentials Plus
• Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), Energy, Utilities, Healthcare or Government sectors

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Benefits

• Autonomy – develop and grow your skills and experience
• Exciting Project Work – be part of projects making a difference in society
• Strong Leadership – inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• Supportive Environment – collaborative and supportive workplace
• Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working – including home working and part time
• Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in local communities or within a charity organisation
• Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance – 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance – non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance – non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay – (no further details provided)
• Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

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