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Cyber Security Consultant (London)

Working for the Cyber Security team at GreySpark will give you the chance to work closely with talented people to provide expertise in challenging client environments. As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will provide our clients with ongoing cyber security advisory services to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability for their systems, employees, and customers. 

Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the cyber threats and available countermeasures, plus good knowledge of security standards, policies and procedures are essential. This will enable your personal growth for development, a chance to share your ideas and get acknowledgement for a job well done.

What are we looking for in you

  • Entrepreneurial spirit, personal and professional integrity and a desire to obtain excellence
  • Strong interest in financial markets
  • Track record of consistent client focused delivery
  • History of learning and self-improvement
  • Flexibility to work on client site and work on a variety of projects of varying scale

Responsibilities

  • Participation in cybersecurity projects starting with business requirements gathering and GAP analysis.
  • Due diligence assessments with a focus on IT Information security domains of knowledge.
  • Applying risk analysis and risk mitigation techniques in projects.
  • Providing technical / cybersecurity guidance and/or supervision to clients’ IT teams.
  • Defining, implementing and maintaining corporate security policies.
  • Conducting organizational security audits to determine and address potential vulnerabilities.
  • Develop reports and communicate findings and recommendations to key company stakeholders.

Skills & Qualities

  • 3-5 years of professional experience is preferred.
  • Strong IT skills and knowledge of hardware, software and networks.
  • Experience in performing security assessments or audits in business environments.
  • Knowledge of international security standards and ability to explain their applicability.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning for analysis of security vulnerabilities of IT infrastructure.
  • Understanding of hacking techniques and countermeasures.
  • Understanding of computer coding and programming is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Ability to identify emerging trends in cybersecurity.
  • Ability to produce quality documentation for security procedures and processes.
  • Good understanding of corporate ethics and confidentiality obligations.
  • Excellent and adaptive communication skills are essential that can demonstrate your ability to work well with others and build successful relationships within a business or organization.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters in Information Technology, Industrial, Commercial or Civil Engineering or Computer Sciences.

  • Security Certifications are highly preferred such as:
  • CompTIA’s Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Security Systems Certified Professional (SSCP)
  • ISO Lead Auditor/Implementer
  • Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

To find out more about the role please contact our Talent Acquisition Team
Email: careers-uk@greyspark.com