Technical Cyber Security Consultant Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Flexible / Hybrid / Remote – to be confirmed
We are working with a specialist cyber security consultancy that supports organisations operating within critical national infrastructure and other high-consequence environments.
They are looking for a Technical Cyber Security Consultant who can combine strong hands-on technical capability with client-facing consulting skills.
This is a varied role covering security assessment, advisory work and hands-on implementation. You’ll be equally comfortable identifying technical risks, explaining them clearly to stakeholders and helping implement the solutions required to address them.
The Role You’ll work across a broad range of cyber security projects, including:
- Designing, deploying and configuring security controls including firewalls, EDR, SIEM, IAM and cloud security technologies
- Supporting penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and security reviews across networks, applications and cloud environments
- Turning security findings into practical remediation plans and helping clients implement them
- Hardening systems and infrastructure in line with standards including CIS Benchmarks, NCSC guidance and ISO 27001
- Developing scripts, automation and internal security tooling
- Acting as a trusted technical point of contact for clients
- Explaining complex cyber security risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Producing high-quality technical reports, documentation and remediation guidance
- Participating in client workshops, scoping sessions and presentations
- Keeping up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies
What We’re Looking For You’ll ideally have:
- A 2:1 degree or above in Computer Science or a closely related subject
- At least 2 years’ professional experience within cyber security, infrastructure, systems engineering or a similar technical role
- Strong technical knowledge across networking, including TCP/IP, routing, firewalls and VPNs
- Experience with Windows and Linux administration
- Knowledge of Active Directory and identity management
- Experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure or GCP
- Hands-on experience implementing and configuring technical security solutions, rather than purely assessing environments
- Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash or similar
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The confidence to communicate with both technical teams and senior stakeholders
- An adaptable approach and the ability to quickly pick up new technologies
- Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo SC clearance or above
Desirable Experience Any of the following would be beneficial:
- OSCP, CREST CPSA/CRT, Security+, CISSP, AZ-500 or AWS security certifications
- Experience with offensive security tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound or Cobalt Strike
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, NCSC CAF or ISO 27001
- Terraform, Ansible, DevSecOps or CI/CD experience
- An interest in AI and automation within cyber security
- Existing SC or DV clearance
What’s On Offer - £50,000 – £60,000 salary, depending on experience
- Funded professional training and certifications
- Dedicated time for research and development
- Exposure to varied and high-impact cyber security projects
- Opportunity to join a small specialist team where your ideas can have genuine influence
- Flexible working arrangements