Cyber Security Consultant

Full time Data Engineering Business Intelligence Software Engineering Cybersecurity

Job Description

At Vertical Structure (an Instil Company), we specialise in providing human-focused security and penetration testing services for web applications, cloud infrastructure and mobile applications.

The Role

We are looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to join our dynamic team. As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will leverage your professional experience to conduct cyber incident exercises, and consultancy skills to help organisations become more secure. You will be involved in designing bespoke cyber incident exercises, supporting organisations in understanding and improving their cyber security posture and supporting our customers.

In return, we offer varied, challenging work in a supportive environment where you will find yourself constantly evolving and learning. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Location Requirements

This role is based in Belfast and on-site work with clients will be required most weeks. Therefore, candidates should be located in Northern Ireland.

Benefits include
  • Competitive Salary & Annual Bonus
  • Hybrid Working
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Summer Working Hours
  • 35 Days Holiday
  • Private Pension (8% Employer, 5% Employee)
  • Private Healthcare
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
Day to Day
  • Design, develop and facilitate cyber incident exercises (both tabletop and live play) for organisations globally.
  • Manage and conduct Cyber Assessment Framework assessments and reporting, risk assessments and provide guidance on Cyber Security issues.
  • Lead client engagement in scoping, reporting, and debriefing of security assessments using frameworks and certifications including ISO27001, SOC2, and others as required.
  • Contribute to cyber maturity assessments using frameworks such as NIST and CAF.
Need to Have
  • At least 2 years relevant work experience in the Cyber Security or IT industry.
  • Ability to conduct risk assessments in alignment with NIST and other industry frameworks including CAF.
  • Experience with ISO27001, SOC2 and other certifications including Cyber Essentials.
  • Proven understanding of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using industry-standard tools.
  • Strong background in OSINT techniques for assistance with creation of realistic Cyber Incident Exercises.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client management.
  • Proven experience and knowledge of Data protection requirements in UK & EU.
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with NCSC Assured Service Provider and related schemes including CIE, CHECK, Assured Cyber Consultancy, Cyber Advisor and Cyber Essentials.
Equality

Instil is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.