Cyber Security Consultant

Apache iX Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cyber Security Consultant, where you will leverage your expertise to provide specialized advice and support to a diverse range of clients. In this role, you will assess complex security challenges and develop robust policies, ensuring effective implementation. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to business development efforts. This innovative firm offers a vibrant workplace culture, genuine flexibility, and a commitment to employee well-being, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about cyber security.

Benefits

Generous pension and life assurance

25 days annual leave

10 days additional leave for military reservists

Up to 2 days of paid volunteering

Individual Doctor@Hand healthcare cover

Flexible working options

Relocation bonus for Graduates

Investment in personal development

Vibrant social scene

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence Cyber and Secure by Design.
• Technical understanding of IT security and Cloud Security.

Responsibilities

• Provide best practice cyber security advice to clients.
• Develop cyber security strategies and incident response plans.

Skills

Cyber Security Expertise

Risk Assessment

Incident Response Planning

Stakeholder Communication

Agile Methodologies

Education

Relevant Cyber Security Certifications

Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Tools

Security Architecture Documentation

Cloud Security Tools

Penetration Testing Tools

Job description

The Cyber Security Consultant role is a specialist role in Apache. As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will be required to provide specialist ‘Subject Matter Expert’ (SME) advice and support to a range of clients in different scenarios, demonstrating thought leadership in front of stakeholders at all levels. You will be required to assess large and complex problems and develop robust and credible policies, processes, and recommendations for our clients, and you will shape how they are implemented.

Your responsibilities

• Providing best practice cyber security advice and practical support to our clients
• Developing cyber security strategies, policies, processes, and implementation plans
• Developing technical risk assessments, recommend mitigations and able to produce a security documentation including; Security Architecture Documents, RMADS and SyOPs
• Advising on suitable methods of assessing cyber security e.g. Pen Testing
• Providing assurance on effective cyber security implementation
• Developing incident response plans to security breaches, and provide crisis management support to help respond to incidents, including media handling
• Communicating clearly, confidently, and to a high standard in your written, presentational, and day to day work
• Working as part of multi-disciplinary teams that may be from multiple organisations
• Working with your clients to help them deliver their goals successfully, whilst demonstrating and upholding the Apache values
• Continuously seeking to develop your cyber security skills, learning from a range of sources, including formal training, learning from experience, and coaching and mentoring
• Coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues to help transfer your knowledge and skills, either with Apache or with our clients
• Building and maintaining excellent client relationships
• Contributing to business development activities and the winning of new client contracts

Experience you’ll need

• Experience in delivering Defence Cyber, Enterprise Architecture and Secure by Design
• Experience with NSCS guidance and Information Assurance standards
• Experience of MoD security process and practices (Relevant JSPs and Defcons)
• Technical understanding of IT security, Cloud Security, System Hardening, Boundary Controls, Crypto, PKI and Protective Monitoring
• UK resident and right to work with (or ability to attain) SC vetting status (or higher)
• Experience utilising agile delivery methodologies and processes
• Willingness to travel to client sites (travel away from office is expensed)

The extras you’ll get

We invest in our people and reward them for the commitment they make, we’ll offer you:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme
• A generous pension and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus options to tailor to your circumstances
• 10 days additional leave for military reservists
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
• Individual Doctor@Hand healthcare cover
• Genuine flexible working
• Work from home or our Bristol offices
• The latest secure tech
• Investment in personal development
• Vibrant social scene
• Relocation bonus for Graduates

Why Apache iX?

Our growing team brings a wealth of experience from across the defence and security sector, and we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality services to our clients.

We do this by creating a culture and environment where the best people want to work. We believe your work life and personal life should be mutually beneficial, we hold regular social events to help bond us as a team, and we offer a genuinely flexible approach to working.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity of thought, background, experience, and perspective enhances our ability to innovate and thrive as a team. We actively promote an inclusive culture that embraces differences and ensures equal opportunities for all.

We believe that if you are happy, cared for, and feel part of a team with purpose, you will be motivated to deliver an excellent service to our clients.

What’s next?

Apply with your CV today. Please note, due to the nature of our work, we require our employees to undergo security vetting and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.