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