Job Description
Role: CHECK Team Leader and CHECK Team Member
Location: Cheltenham/Hybrid with travel to client sites
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join our CHECK Team as a Team Leader and Team Member. As a trusted supplier, NCC Group performs a large amount of work within various Government departments or suppliers; to service the demands of our client base whilst providing consultants with a diverse and varied array of projects we need even more team members to supplement our impressive CHECK team.
The Opportunity:
As a CHECK Team Leader, you will be responsible for determining the best approach for a client even if the demand for our services is driven by accreditation needs. You will provide structured programmes of security testing, consultancy and research combined with the delivery of informative reports detailing engagement activities and their results with articulation of risk and remediation priorities for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintaining a suitable technical qualification for the requirements of the NCSC CHECK Scheme.
* Maintaining an SC / DV clearance as required by the NCSC CHECK scheme.
* Performing technical engagements in-line with NCSC CHECK expectations.
* Delivering high quality technical reports to clients
* Developing self-skills on internal security projects
* Conducting focused research when not engaged on client billable projects
* Responsible for adhering to all internal policy and procedures in relation to security and quality best practice.
* Ability to travel to clients sites to perform security engagements of varying durations when necessary
Additional Accountabilities:
* Being able to deliver workshops to various type of clients' stakeholders to present testing methodologies and explain findings.
* Assist in continual development of NCC Group's People, Processes and Technology.
* Provide guidance and mentoring to adjacent teams and team members.
* Providing technical scoping advice and assisting pre-sales where necessary
You'll stand out if you have
* Current CHECK Team Members status or
* Current CHECK Team Leader status with either, or both.
* CTL-WEB
* CTL-INF
* Experience of working both solely and as part of a team.
* Knowledge of cyber security principles
* Experience with writing clear and accurate technical documentation and proven ability to explain the output of a penetration test to a non-technical client
* Experience of working across a range of Government departments.
* Knowledge of cloud security and architect frameworks such as AWS well architected framework, Cloud Adoption Framework, CIS Standards for Cloud
* Experience of working in a consultancy setting
* Agile certification
* Experience creating solution architectures and designs
* Use of a variety of network security testing tools and exploits to identify vulnerabilities and be able to recommend corrective action
We put clients first, working together as one team to exceed expectations and add value. We empower each other, take responsibility, communicate openly, and embrace new ideas. With a proactive approach and a commitment to continuous learning, we adapt to change, solve problems, and keep customers at the heart of everything we do.
Why Work for NCC Group?
We tackle cyber threats and keep data safe for top companies and governments. With our expertise, we're the go-to team for managing risks. We're passionate about making the Internet safer and changing how organizations think about cybersecurity.
We also believe in creating a work environment that supports your professional and personal growth. Here are just some more reasons why you should join our team:
Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
Learning & Development: We are committed to your personal development and progression with our comprehensive learning and development programs.
Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
Employee Referral Program: Help us find great talent and get rewarded for it
Lifestyle & Wellness via Perkbox: Access discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, and more to support your well-being.
Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
Family Planning: Benefit from our maternity and paternity leave and time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
Join us at NCC Group and be part of a team that values your growth and well-being. Apply today and let's build a better future together
About NCC Group
The NCC Group community has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.
We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.
Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect.
We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best.
About your application
We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. If you don't hear back from us within 10 days, please don't be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.
If you do not want us to retain your details, please email All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.
Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.