Cyber Security Consultant

Posted 10 September 2025
Salary Competitive
Job type Contract
Discipline Cyber Security
Reference74874
Remote working Hybrid/Flexible

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant
Contract
12 months+
Hampshire (hybrid 2-days per week)

Key Responsibilities
•       Assess, design, and implement security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
•       Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
•       Advise on security architecture and ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
•       Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security breaches.
•       Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business teams to embed security into project lifecycles and operational processes.
•       Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
•       Provide subject matter expertise on identity and access management, data protection, and threat intelligence.
•       Deliver security awareness training and promote a culture of security across the organization.
•       Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, and assess their impact on the business.
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Required Skills & Experience
•       Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
•       Hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, IAM, and cloud security tools.
•       Proficiency in conducting threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
•       Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
•       Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts and actionable recommendations.

Full details given upon application