Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$31k–$42k/yr
Job Title: Junior Cyber Security Consultant – Portsmouth Area Pay: £31,000-£42,000 per year What You Will Be Doing As a Junior Cyber Security Consultant, you will help clients address a range of cyber security challenges…
Skills: Cyber Security Risk Assessment, Security Policy Definition, Stakeholder Communication, NIST Framework, ISO27001
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The role involves helping clients address cyber security challenges by defining policies, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security controls. Responsibilities include evaluating security maturity, researching security technologies, and creating comprehensive risk reports.
Candidates need an undergraduate degree in Cyber Security or a related field and a solid understanding of core security principles and risk frameworks. Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and travel to client sites is mandatory.
Job Title: Junior Cyber Security Consultant – Portsmouth Area
Pay: £31,000-£42,000 per year
What You Will Be Doing
As a Junior Cyber Security Consultant, you will help clients address a range of cyber security challenges, from defining security policies, strategies and completing cyber risk assessments to assessing their exposure to cyber threats and implementing cost-effective security controls. You will provide both advisory and hands-on support in identifying, managing, and mitigating risks to clients' information and technology assets.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Understanding business and information risk contexts, including key business drivers, cyber security threats, and implementation challenges.
Assessing risk at both technical and business process levels and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders.
Evaluating cyber security maturity within organisations and developing improvement plans.
Reviewing security controls against industry frameworks and proposing proportionate security enhancements.
Researching and analysing security technologies to support innovative solutions.
Leading client interviews and investigations to assess business impact.
Conducting site visits and threat assessments.
Applying standards, frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, risk management models).
Creating comprehensive risk assessments and reports.
Supporting account teams in identifying new business opportunities and contributing to proposal development.
Are you passionate about Cyber Security? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and providing expert security and risk management guidance? Do you want to be part of a small company that values its people and their contributions? We are looking for committed professionals who share our enthusiasm for Cyber Security.
What Skills and Experience Will You Need?
Essential:
Ability to clearly articulate and present security advice, including technical details, to key stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
An undergraduate degree in Cyber Security or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
A solid understanding of core cyber security principles and technical aspects.
Familiarity with risk management frameworks and their practical applications.
Desirable:
Experience with security tools.
Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, including NIST and ISO27001.
Additional Requirements:
This role requires the ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
Travel to client sites at least two days per week.
Who We Are
We are a team of delivery leaders, cyber security specialists, and advisors dedicated to helping clients transition from legacy systems and adapt to modern security challenges. This is your chance to join a growing company that offers a flexible hybrid working model, the opportunity to work on meaningful cyber security projects, and the support to develop your skills as part of a collaborative team.
What We Value
Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in everything we do.
Customer Success: We work in close alignment with our clients’ missions and objectives to deliver meaningful, impactful outcomes.
Creativity: We embrace innovation and develop dynamic, novel solutions to complex challenges, leveraging our deep sector expertise.
Empowerment: We trust and empower our people to lead their work and make informed decisions, providing clear guidance and support to maximise client benefit.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to eliminating discrimination in all forms.
If you are eager to grow your cyber security career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Gym membership
Private medical insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Portsmouth PO3 5EJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
Application question(s):
Due to the nature of the work all employees have to undergo a DBS and Security Check. To qualify for full SC Clearance, you need to have lived in the UK for the last five years. In addition no more than 30 consecutive days can be spent outside of the UK. If you don't fulfil these requirements, do not apply.
Education:
Bachelor's (desirable)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portsmouth PO3 5EJ
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