Cyber Security Consultant

Role Summary:

The Cyber Security Consultant leads detailed risk assessments, implements industry-standard frameworks (NIST, NCSC, NIS2), and actively manages SIEM/XDR tools such as IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, and Defender XDR. This role involves deeper client interaction, proactive risk management, and advanced threat detection consulting. Candidates must have demonstrated customer-facing experience (preferably in cybersecurity).

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage and strengthen client relationships with regular strategic interactions.
• Lead comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments aligned to industry standards.
• Conduct environment reviews, ensuring compliance with NIST frameworks and related standards.
• Oversee and implement SIEM/XDR deployments, custom rule development, and incident response processes.
• Provide guidance on best practices for SIEM/XDR and threat detection.
• Conduct security posture reviews and gap analysis.
• Prepare reports and present findings to client stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills:

• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, NCSC CAF, NIS2, NIST 800-30).
• Proficient in risk assessment methodologies (NIST 800-30).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/XDR solutions (QRadar, Sentinel, Defender XDR).
• Familiarity with cloud security principles across AWS, Azure, and GCP, particularly within managed services environments.

Key Experience/Qualifications:

• CompTIA Security+. CySA+ (Required)
• Any SIEM Analyst Certification (Desirable)
• Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate (Desirable)
• EC-Council ECIH (Incident Handling) (Desirable)
• Multi-cloud Security Fundamentals training (AWS/Azure/GCP) (Desirable)
• GCIH (Desirable)

Soft Skills, Including Associate level:

• Relationship Building
• Critical Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Conflict Resolution

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