Cyber Security Consultant

Key responsibilities

• Lead operational security initiatives across infrastructure and cloud environments
• Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls and segmentation
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation workflows
• Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles across systems and services
• Oversee access control policies and identity management practices
• Coordinate and respond to security incidents and investigations
• Perform regular security audits and configuration reviews
• Develop and enforce backup and recovery strategies aligned with security policies
• Apply security hardening techniques across endpoints, servers, and cloud assets
• Align operational practices with NIST CSF 2.0 and other recognised standards
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to embed security into operations
• Produce detailed reports and metrics for senior stakeholders and compliance teams.

Essential experience & skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in operational cybersecurity
• Strong background in IT support or infrastructure engineering
• Proven expertise in network security, firewalls, and access control
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools and processes
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks and SIEM platforms
• Deep understanding of Cthe IA triad and its application in enterprise environments
• Experience implementing security controls in hybrid or cloud-first environments
• Knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks.

Certifications (highly desirable)

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC
• Experience with automation and scripting for security operations (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Exposure to security in containerised or microservices architectures.