Job Description
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