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We work with organisations in more than 30 countries, helping them understand their security risks, strengthen their security posture and build practical, sustainable security programmes.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are looking for an Information Security Consultant to join our GRC Consulting team and deliver across the full range of governance, risk and compliance work.\nOur clients range from fast-growing companies building their first security programme to established organisations running mature ones. Some engagements are about getting a client to certification. Others are ongoing advisory: vCISO-style support, programme improvement and helping clients manage real-world risk. You will work across both.\nThis role needs more than framework knowledge. You will need to understand how security works in practice, apply judgement to each client's situation and explain your recommendations clearly to people at every level.\nWe interview every candidate for the full scope of the role. Based on your experience and strengths, we will agree with you which client portfolio you start on.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nCompliance and certification delivery\nDeliver GRC engagements against frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST and [regional frameworks].\n\nRun gap analyses, security posture assessments and maturity reviews.\n\nDesign and implement security programmes, policies, procedures, risk registers and control frameworks.\n\nGuide clients through audit preparation, certification and external assessments.\n\nBuild remediation plans and track clients' progress against them.\n\nSecurity advisory and risk management\nProvide ongoing security advisory, including vCISO-style support.\n\nAssess existing security programmes and identify how to improve their effectiveness and maturity.\n\nHelp clients prioritise security initiatives by risk, business objectives and available resources.\n\nAssess risks, controls and operating practices, and advise on realistic remediation.\n\nSupport specialist security projects and additional client work where your expertise adds value.\n\nClient and stakeholder advisory\nLead client meetings, workshops and risk assessment sessions, usually by video call.\n\nWork confidently with technical teams, operational staff and senior leadership.\n\nTranslate security and compliance requirements into language that makes sense to each audience.\n\nAsk good questions, challenge assumptions and explain risks and trade-offs clearly.\n\nBuild trusted, long-term client relationships.\n\nEngagement ownership and quality\nOwn your client engagements and workstreams from start to finish.\n\nManage competing priorities across multiple clients.\n\nRaise risks and blockers early, and know when to involve senior colleagues.\n\nProduce clear, accurate deliverables to Cognisys standards.\n\nUse GRC platforms such as Vanta, and help shape and scope additional client work.\n\nShare knowledge with the wider GRC team.\n\nAbout You\nYou'll likely enjoy this role if you:\nEnjoy variety and can switch between different clients and types of work in a day.\n\nAre curious about how security really works in organisations, not just what the framework says.\n\nTake ownership of your work and see it through.\n\nCommunicate clearly and confidently, in writing and in conversation.\n\nAre comfortable challenging constructively and telling clients what they need to hear.\n\nAre organised and self-managing when working remotely.\n\nWant to keep learning and take on more over time.\n\nEssential Skills & Experience\n2-5 years' experience in information security, cybersecurity, risk, compliance or GRC.\n\nConsulting or other client-facing experience.\n\nPractical experience with at least one framework, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 or NIST.\n\nA working understanding of how security controls, risk management and security operations work in practice, not only on paper.\n\nExperience supporting compliance, assurance or security improvement work for external clients.\n\nConfident written and verbal communication, including running sessions with clients.\n\nAble to manage several clients and priorities in a structured way.\n\nComfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nDesirable Skills & Experience\nExperience taking organisations through certification or external audit.\n\nvCISO, security advisory or ongoing security programme support.\n\nExperience with GRC platforms such as Vanta, Drata or OneTrust.\n\nRegional frameworks, e.g. NIST SP 800-53/800-171, FedRAMP or CMMC (US); Cyber Essentials or CAF (UK); POPIA (SA); DPDP Act (India)].\n\nCertifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, CISMP, CISA, CISM or CISSP.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like\nDeliver high-quality client work: accurate, practical work that meets client expectations and Cognisys standards.\n\nBe a trusted advisor: clients value your judgement, not just your documentation.\n\nThink beyond compliance: you treat frameworks as one part of an effective security programme.\n\nSolve problems: you help clients find a realistic way forward, not just a list of gaps.\n\nTake ownership: you manage your engagements proactively and stay accountable for delivery.\n\nCommunicate clearly: you explain security and compliance to technical teams and senior leaders alike.\n\nKeep growing: you build your technical, commercial and consulting skills and take on more over time.\n\nLive the Cognisys values: Together, Ownership, Momentum and Excellence.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Cognisys, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact for our clients. We'd love to hear from you if you want to challenge, lead and innovate! We're not just about the work; we're about the people. Join a team where innovation is celebrated, and your contributions are valued. We foster a collaborative environment where fresh ideas thrive, and professional growth is encouraged.\nWhat we Offer:\nAnnual Leave: 23 days per year plus 10 Indian public holidays (5 national plus 5 state holidays of your choosing).\n\nAdditional Leave: 1 day of paid leave for your Birthday.\n\nHealth & Wellbeing: Individual healthcare insurance plan and access to an employee mental health and wellbeing platform.\n\nProfessional Development: £2,000 annual training budget to support your continued learning and career growth.\n\nReferral Bonus: help to grow our team and earn up to £2,000 per successful referral.\n\nApplications\nWe’re always happy to help with questions, but to keep our process fair for everyone, we’re unable to accept applications via email-please apply directly through the job advert page.\nPlease feel free to reach out to Andrea, our Talent Acquisition Lead, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format - 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