Senior Security Consultant - CISO Services

About LRQA Nettitude

At LRQA Nettitude our focus has always been on excellence in cyber security. We have teams that offer world class services in red teaming, penetration testing, threat intelligence, research and development, detection and response, governance, risk, and compliance, and plenty more. Our business is global and so are our clients. We work closely with central banks, central and local government, critical national infrastructure, large retailers, and plenty more besides! #LI-Nettitude

We’re an award winning provider of cyber security services and we’re are at a very exciting stage of development. We are looking for the right people to join us as we embrace the challenges thrown up by the advancements within the IT industry and within the threats faced. Nettitude will be at the forefront of this arena and we want to seek the right people to join the team and make it happen.

You can find out more about us at www.nettitude.com.

The role

The Senior Consultant role, within the CISO Services team, at LRQA Nettitude is a unique opportunity for a professional with a strong technical and business focus. As a key contributor, you will provide advice, consulting, and coaching on CISO environment issues. While leading on initiatives, you will also ensure effective project management and program oversight.

What you’ll be doing in your role

In your role you will:

• Lead and support client CISO service engagements
• Contribute to board level briefings on status and future planning
• Conduct security benchmarking reviews against standards such as NCSC 10 Steps to Cyber Security, NIST CSF, and CIS controls
• Perform gap analyses, providing strategic and tactical recommendations for security maturity and resilience
• Assist clients in implementing Information Security Management Systems and achieving/maintaining security certifications
• Conduct risk assessments, create risk models against ISO27001 and NIST 800-38
• Utilise technical understanding of threats and vulnerabilities to implement a vulnerability management program
• Create third-party risk management and audit programs for clients, building necessary risk models

Key Skills

The successful candidate will have experience and skills including:

• Personal Competencies:

• • Degree-level education in a relevant technical field
  • Proven consultancy experience or internal experience leading a cybersecurity function
  • Demonstrable experience in risk management – assessment, treatment, and remediation
  • Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to provide on-the-spot solutions
  • Ability to deliver challenging messages with empathy and provide effective solutions
  • Willingness to be hands-on and take responsibility to exceed client expectations

• Business Experience Credentials:

• • CISSP/CISM (or equivalent) certification preferable
  • Strong representation in information security governance forums, working groups, or change advisory boards
  • Experience in ISO 27001/NIST CSF implementation and use of relevant standards to build control frameworks
  • Oversight and strategic guidance in maintaining compliance regimes such as PCI DSS and GDPR
  • Experience in cyber resilience planning, security operations, and managing security professionals
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with key stakeholders

Location

This role is remote. We can support working from across the UK. All applicants will require residence in the UK.

What we offer:

We offer you an exciting working environment with intellectual challenges, responsibility and high-level client interaction. An attractive remuneration package will be provided. 

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