Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant (SC Cleared) | £45-50k | Hybrid

We are working with a well-established UK cyber security consultancy that is continuing to grow its penetration testing capability.

They are now looking to hire a Cyber Security Consultant to deliver high-quality security testing across a varied client base including government and public sector organisations.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on penetration testing experience who can work independently and deliver engagements across a range of environments.

Location: Hybrid (Home working, Gloucestershire office and client site visits)

Salary: £45-50k + Expenses + Overmnight Allowance (£25 p/night)

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (must be willing to pursue DV Clearance)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver CHECK and non-CHECK penetration testing engagements
• Conduct security testing across infrastructure, web applications, mobile, cloud and Active Directory environments
• Identify vulnerabilities and provide clear remediation guidance to clients
• Produce high-quality technical reports and present findings to client stakeholders
• Support pre-sales activity through scoping and technical input
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of threat trends, tools and industry frameworks
• Contribute to internal training materials and technical blog content
• Provide support and guidance to junior team member

Required Experience:

• Active SC Clearance (must be willing to pursue DV Clearance)
• Industry specific qualifications
• Proven hands-on penetration testing experience
• Strong understanding of testing frameworks such as OWASP
• Knowledge of Cyber Security standards including ISO 27001, CIS and PCI DSS
• Experience working with Linux and Windows environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting findings to client

Benefits

• £45-50k + Expenses + Overnight Bonus
• 31 Days Annual Leave (20 + 8 BH + 3 Xmas Shutdown)
• Paid Charity Day
• Up to 5 unpaid annual leave days per year
• Company pension scheme

If this sounds right for you, apply now for immediate consideration.

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