Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant You'll split your time between penetration testing and Cyber Essentials work: advising clients on the standard, carrying out Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments, and delivering infrastructure and web application tests. It's a consultant role in the Cyber Security team of a UK managed IT services provider, reporting to a Senior Cyber Security Consultant.

• Salary: £45,000 to £54,000
• Location: Remote (UK), with occasional client site visits
• Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week What you'll do
• Advise clients on the Cyber Essentials standard and help them scope their assessments
• Carry out Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments
• Deliver infrastructure and web application penetration tests, plus vulnerability assessments
• Explain findings to clients and give practical remediation advice
• Support pre and post sales conversations where needed
• Share your knowledge with the wider team and help train colleagues What you'll need Essential:
• At least 3 years' experience in IT or Cyber Security
• Experience delivering infrastructure penetration tests or Cyber Essentials Plus assessments
• OSCP, CREST CRT, Cyber Scheme CSTM, VA+ or an equivalent certification
• Good working knowledge of Windows, Linux, Active Directory and common networking protocols and devices
• Clear written and verbal communication, from senior decision makers to end users
• A full UK driving licence for occasional client site visits Nice to have:
• Certified Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor
• Phishing and social engineering assessment experience
• Experience with Qualys, Nessus or similar vulnerability scanners
• Familiarity with Hyper-V or VMware, and the OWASP Top 10 What's in it for you A remote role with a broad mix of work, covering both offensive testing and consultancy, and the chance to help shape how a growing team delivers its security services. LT Harper is handling this search on our client's behalf. If you're interested, apply directly on this advert. If you have any questions, or would like to refer someone, please reach out!