Cyber Security Consultant

TEKsystems Global Services, LLC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to bridge the gap between security and business. The role involves conducting security assessments, designing controls, and ensuring security practices align with business needs. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in regulated industries. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will work on site 2-3 days a week, contributing to impactful security initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in cyber security consulting or senior engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, CIS.
• Familiarity with cloud security solutions like Azure and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses.
• Design and implement security controls and procedures.
• Support incident response efforts and post-incident reviews.

Skills

Cyber security consulting

Understanding of security frameworks and standards

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

This role involves working as a Cyber Security Consultant within the security architecture and engineering team and acting as a conduit between security and business, ensuring security considerations are integrated early in the project lifecycle to avoid acting as a blocker later. The position offers a chance to influence enterprise-wide initiatives, bridging security architecture, engineering, and business operations. The role itself will require you to be on site 2‑3 days per week in the city centre, Edinburgh office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses across infrastructure, applications, and third‑party services.
• Design and implement security controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate identified risks.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance, including frameworks such as NIST CSF, PCI‑DSS.
• Support incident response efforts and post‑incident reviews.
• Act as a liaison between technical security teams and business units to gather, clarify, and translate security requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to understand business processes, pain points, and risk priorities.
• Document and communicate business and functional requirements for security initiatives.
• Ensure that security solutions are fit‑for‑purpose and support business continuity and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to business cases and impact assessments for security‑related projects.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in cyber security consulting or senior engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, NIST, CIS.
• Demonstrated experience in business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and requirements gathering.
• Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS), network security, and secure software development practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business‑friendly language.
• 5+ years’ experience working in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, government would be ideal.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or CBAP are desirable.

Why Work Here?

This role provides a strategic opportunity to work at the intersection of security and business transformation, influencing enterprise‑wide initiatives. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, alongside a competitive compensation package, including pension contributions and performance bonuses.

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Rate/Salary: £100,000 – £110,000 per year

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited