Senior Cyber Security Consultant

5 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Version 1 Full time
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Belfast, United KingdomVersion 1

We don’t just deliver transformation, we empower you to define the future. Our global footprint and mindset accelerates your business at a pace that matches your ambition. This lets you focus on what matters most – discovering new opportunities.

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment, and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will be responsible for advising the Service Reliability Group on the provision of their services to customers. This role involves ensuring that all services are delivered securely, in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The consultant will work independently within the Service Reliability Group and align with the central security team in setting and implementing group-wide standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Security Advisory: Provide expert advice on security matters to the Service Reliability Group. This includes identifying potential security risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures that align with group-wide standards set by the central security team.
  • Training: Conduct security awareness training for the Service Reliability Group to ensure understanding and compliance with security policies.
  • Incident Response: Assist in managing security incidents, including investigation and resolution.
  • Compliance: Ensure services are delivered in compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including ISO 27001 and ISO 20000.
  • Commercial and Presales: Support the wider sales teams with expert security advice and contribute to bids and tenders by responding to RFPs and RFIs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
  • Proven experience in a similar role within a Service Reliability environment.
  • Strong knowledge of information security principles and practices, including experience with ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 standards.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical staff.

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

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