Managing Consultant - Cyber Security

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Managing

Consultant to join our growing Cyber Security Consulting team. This role is

responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality security consultancy

services to clients across a range of sectors, helping organisations

understand, manage, and reduce cyber risk.

The successful candidate will manage the delivery of concurrent

security engagements, provide trusted advisory services, support business

development activities, and mentor junior consultants. They will possess a

strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, governance, risk management,

compliance requirements, and technical security principles, as well as strong

leadership, organisational and project management skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced

consultant who enjoys driving quality, leading teams, working directly with

clients, solving complex security challenges, and contributing to the growth of

a dynamic cyber security practice.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery Management

• Lead

  and manage the delivery of cyber security consulting engagements for

  clients of varying sizes and sectors.

• Manage

  a team of consultants delivering cyber security maturity assessments, gap

  analyses, and risk assessments.

• Manage

  the delivery of security strategy, governance, risk, and compliance

  projects.

• Advise

  clients on security best practices, emerging threats, and regulatory

  requirements.

• Develop

  and present security roadmaps and improvement plans.

• Support

  clients in achieving certifications and compliance objectives, including:

• ISO

  27001

• Cyber Essentials and Cyber

  Essentials Plus

• NIST

  Cybersecurity Framework

• CIS

  Controls

• GDPR

  and Data Protection requirements

• DORA

  and other sector-specific regulations where applicable

• Review

  client-ready security policies, standards, and procedures developed by

  junior team members.

• Facilitate

  workshops, stakeholder interviews, and executive briefings.

• Assure

  the quality of reports, recommendations, and client deliverables.

Technical and Risk Advisory

• Manage

  security reviews of infrastructure, cloud environments, and business

  processes.

• Provide

  guidance on security architecture and secure design principles.

• Support

  vulnerability management and remediation planning activities.

• Review

  third-party supplier security controls and risks.

• Contribute

  to incident response preparedness and cyber resilience programmes.

• Assist

  clients in understanding and prioritising cyber risks.

Business Development

• Support

  pre-sales activities including discovery workshops and client

  presentations.

• Manage

  proposals, statements of work, and tender responses.

• Identify

  opportunities for additional services and client engagement.

• Build

  trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Leadership and Team Contribution

• Mentor

  and support junior consultants.

• Contribute

  to the development of consulting methodologies, templates, and service

  offerings.

• Share

  knowledge and best practices across the wider cyber security team.

• Support

  recruitment, onboarding, and capability development initiatives where

  required.

Requirements

Requirements

·Minimum

6 years' experience in cyber security consulting, advisory, risk, governance in

a professional services firm, with at least 1 year as a team manager.

·Strong

understanding of information security principles and risk management

methodologies.

·Experience

managing the delivery of security consultancy projects directly to clients.

·Knowledge

of cyber security frameworks and standards including:

-ISO 27001

-NIST CSF

-CIS Controls

-Cyber Essentials

·Experience

managing client risk assessments and security maturity reviews.

·Strong

stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

·Ability

to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical

audiences.

·Experience

reviewing and providing quality assurance for professional reports and

presenting recommendations to senior management.

·Strong

leadership, project management and organisational skills.

• Experience

  working within regulated industries.

Certifications (Desirable)

One or more of the following:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CRISC
• ISO

  27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

Benefits

Why Join Us?

Joining Sysgroup means becoming part of a dynamic and

innovative team that is dedicated to excellence. We offer a supportive, and

collaborative work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

Competitive Compensation

We offer a competitive salary package, including

performance-based incentives, to reward your hard work and achievements.

-Private Healthcare

-Life insurance

-Healthcare cash plan

-Pension

Growth Opportunities

We believe in investing in our employees' professional

development. You will have your own individual development learning paths with

access to various training material and ongoing career advancement

opportunities.

You will also have direct line management responsibilities

for junior consultants, providing opportunity to mentor, while developing

leadership and management skills.

Work-Life Balance

We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our

flexible work arrangements and supportive policies ensure that you can maintain

a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.