At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable security recommendations to clients.
- Company: Join a growing cyber security practice with a focus on client engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work on diverse client projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping clients strengthen their cyber resilience.
- Qualifications: Experience in cyber security consultancy and strong client-facing skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join a growing cyber security practice. This role is ideal for a well-rounded cyber professional who enjoys working directly with clients, providing strategic advice, and delivering practical security improvements. You will act as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients, helping them identify risks, improve security maturity, achieve compliance objectives, and strengthen their overall cyber resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct cyber security risk assessments and gap analyses
- Perform security maturity reviews and provide actionable recommendations
- Deliver assessments against frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus
- Support clients with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives
- Review vulnerability assessment and penetration testing findings, providing remediation guidance
- Advise clients on security strategy, governance, policies, and best practices
- Assist organisations in improving their cloud security posture
- Prepare and present reports to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining high service levels
- Build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted cyber security advisor
- Support pre-sales activities, workshops, and client proposals when required
- Stay up to date with emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices
Essential Experience
- Experience in a Cyber Security Consultancy, MSSP, MSP, or Security Advisory environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills
- Experience engaging with business owners, senior leadership teams, and decision-makers
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Experience working with SME and mid-market organisations
- Strong consultative approach with excellent problem-solving abilities
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of: Risk Assessments
- Security Maturity Reviews
- Vulnerability Management
- Governance, Risk
Cyber Security Consultant employer: Opus Recruitment Solutions
Opus Recruitment Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With opportunities to work on high-profile projects across major UK cities, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful work that makes a difference. The company values innovation and collaboration, ensuring that every team member can contribute to creating accessible and scalable solutions.
Contact Details:
Opus Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
