Senior Security Consultant, Advania UK

• Strong understanding of cyber security principles across governance, risk, compliance, and technical security domains
• Working knowledge of common cyber security frameworks and standards, such as:
• (NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), ISO/IEC 27001/27002, CIS Critical Security Controls, Cyber Essentials)
• Understanding of risk management, threat landscapes, and security control effectiveness
• Ability to operate across multiple cyber service models, including:
• (SOC / MDR services, Vulnerability Management, User Awareness & Training, Supply Chain Assurance, Threat Intelligence, Cyber advisory and consultancy, Resource augmentation, vCISO-style engagements)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to prioritise, manage competing demands, and operate effectively across multiple client engagements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and executive-level presentations
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities for service improvement or expansion aligned to client needs
• Demonstrable experience in a cyber security consultancy, managed services, or in-house security role
• Experience acting as a primary cyber security contact for one or more organisations
• Experience delivering cyber security advisory services, assessments, or ongoing security oversight
• Experience working with senior client stakeholders, including executives and technology leaders
• Experience coordinating or working alongside technical security teams (e.g. SOC, IR, IAM, cloud, vulnerability management, CTI)
• Experience contributing to or leading cyber security roadmaps, maturity uplift initiatives, or compliance programs
• VCISO, security leadership, or security management experience is desirable
• Recognised cyber security or information security certification, such as:
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• GIAC security certifications (e.g. GSEC, GCIH, GSLC)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in information security, computer science, information technology, or a related discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Certifications demonstrating senior security leadership and governance capability are highly regarded, including:
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent senior-level credentials
• Board or executive cyber risk training
• Experience-based equivalency for candidates operating in vCISO or security leadership roles

Desirable

• We are looking for a Senior Security Consultant to join our Cyber Resilience Services Team
• Act as the primary point of contact for managed services clients consuming cyber security services
• Provide consistent, high-quality cyber security advice aligned to client risk appetite and business objectives
• Coordinate internal cyber resources to ensure effective and timely service delivery
• Deliver cyber security oversight, guidance, and governance for clients under resource augmentation or vCISO engagements
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, building trust and long-term engagement value
• Identify and communicate security risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities in a clear and pragmatic manner
• Support the development and execution of client cyber security roadmaps and improvement initiatives
• Contribute to service quality, standardisation, and continuous improvement within the Managed Services team
• Support incident response, escalations, and post-incident reviews where required