Cyber Security Consultant Role
Amethyst delivers a range of specialist cyber security professional services. We help businesses to understand the value of their information assets, assess the associated security risks and develop the technical and procedural controls to manage them. We work across all sectors, including the public sector, where much of our work has a focus on the management of compliance and security accreditation for information systems and applications. We specialise in taking ownership of the entire through-life process and seek to develop long-term trusted relationships with our clients. As part of our growth strategy we are looking for a talented Cyber Security Consultant to join our team.
About the Role
As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will be responsible for providing expert cyber security technical advice, guidance and support. Specific responsibilities include:
Production of formal deliverables such as accreditation evidence, security policies and operating procedures (SyOPs), risk assessments, and security assurance management plans. As a consultant your role will involve significant stakeholder engagement, liaising directly with the client, and working to programme deadlines
Understanding, assessing and articulating business and information risk at a technical and business process level
Reviewing the effectiveness of existing security controls and proposing proportionate security improvements
Supporting business development by developing and managing relationships with our clients; meeting with potential clients to understand their business challenges and developing proposals to meet their requirements.
Essential Skills & Experience:
CISSP
Relevant experience in a cyber security related role
Experience of HMG and MoD Information assurance (IA) requirements: JSP440, JSP604, NCSC IA guidance
Experience of the MoD security accreditation lifecycle
Practical exposure to the development of system accreditation evidence within the MoD
Good understanding and working knowledge of Governance, Risk & Compliance
Knowledge of Industry standards and best practice for IT management and cyber security
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage own time and work to deadlines.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
CCP SIRA
CISM
Previous experience as a MoD Security Assurance Coordinator
Chairing and participation in MoD Security Working Groups
Experience of supporting the design and delivery of operational military systems
Hands on experience using the MoD DART tool
Working with suppliers and assuring security in their equipment deliveries
Working on a HMG multi-national equipment delivery programme
Knowledge of HMG/MoD TEMPEST requirements and standards
Knowledge of HMG cryptographic management and standards
Experience of scoping and assessing output from IT Health Checks/Vulnerability Assessments.
Candidates must be:
Ideally DV clearance – if not, willing to undergo government security clearance process
Eligible to work in the UK and have the appropriate right to work documents
Willing to travel.
To apply, email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@amethystrisk.com