Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Hybrid / Remote (with travel to customer sites and office locations as required)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Atrium Associates is delighted to be supporting a leading Managed Service Provider in the search for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Cyber Security team, delivering a range of security services to organisations across multiple sectors. You'll work closely with customers to assess, improve and strengthen their security posture while providing practical, real-world security guidance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of penetration testing, Cyber Essentials consultancy, customer engagement and technical problem-solving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising customers on Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus requirements and best practices.
• Conducting Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments.
• Delivering infrastructure and web application penetration testing engagements.
• Carrying out vulnerability assessments and security reviews.
• Producing clear, professional reports with practical remediation recommendations.
• Presenting findings to both technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting pre-sales activities and customer consultations.
• Maintaining technical documentation and assessment records.
• Keeping up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and industry trends.
• Supporting and sharing knowledge with colleagues across the wider Cyber Security team.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must have experience in:

• Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments
• Infrastructure and/or Web Application Penetration Testing
• Customer-facing cyber security consultancy
• Producing technical security reports and remediation recommendations
• Working directly with stakeholders from end users through to senior decision-makers
• At least 3 years' experience within IT or Cyber Security

Technical Knowledge Required

• Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Active Directory
• TCP/IP, DNS, Switching and Firewall Technologies
• Hyper-V and VMware Virtualisation
• OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities
• Vulnerability Management tools such as Nessus, Qualys or similar

Certifications Required

To be considered for this role, candidates must hold one of the following:

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• CREST CRT
• Cyber Scheme CSTM
• VA+
• Equivalent recognised penetration testing certification

These certifications are required for Cyber Essentials Plus assessment activities.

What's Important for Success?

We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical ability with excellent communication skills.

You will be comfortable:

• Building rapport with customers and stakeholders.
• Explaining technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Managing your own workload and projects.
• Delivering a professional consultancy-led service.
• Providing practical, risk-based security advice.

What's On Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Exposure to a wide variety of cyber security projects
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a diverse customer base across multiple sectors

If you're an experienced Cyber Security professional with a background in Cyber Essentials Plus assessments, penetration testing and customer-facing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Selina Gibbs Atrium Associates (url removed) (phone number removed)

Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.