Cyber Security Consultant - Financial Services
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PA’s Financial Services Cyber Security team helps our clients navigate a complex environment of risk and regulatory expectation. We bring together strong awareness of all aspects of cyber security, from cutting-edge technology to fundamental aspects of people and process change. We help our clients set strategy, assess their maturity, reduce risk, and support the business.
Cyber Security Consultants at PA engage in a range of different activities, including:
* Business development – active support for the business development process, including management of network, preparation of proposals, coordination of events, and delivery of presentations.
* Client facing consulting engagements covering various areas such as:
o Cyber maturity assessment – assessing clients using a combination of open source and our own frameworks and advising on improvements.
o Risk reporting – supporting clients in communicating levels of exposure, including through the use of tooling and automation.
o Strategy development – setting out structured approaches for delivering cyber improvement, aligned to cyber maturity and broader business needs.
o Project and programme delivery – delivery of projects and programmes, including overarching project management and supporting disciplines such as culture change, business analysis, and policy development.
o Procurement – support to procure tooling and managed services, including advice on competitive procurement exercises.
o People and culture change – understanding the drivers of people and culture change, including their relationship with Insider Risk.
o Advising on regulatory expectations – supporting clients in meeting regulatory expectations of Financial Services regulators, particularly the translation of principles-based regulation into practical improvement steps.
* Internal research and development of thought leadership – researching relevant areas for our clients and providing advice and insight.
Our Financial Services Cyber Security team is growing. We are looking for consultants who can contribute by sharing their expertise, developing their peers, and creating genuinely differentiated thinking.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about Cyber Security and committed to helping organisations understand and reduce their cyber risk. This includes:
* A good level of awareness across core defensive security control categories (including endpoint monitoring, anti-malware, SIEM/behavioural analytics, firewalls, and data loss prevention).
* Understanding of the relationship between on-prem and Cloud security, covering different controls to protect data in both.
* The ability to discuss trends in the sector (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Zero Trust, or DevSecOps) and map these to the needs of clients.
* Familiarity with frameworks such as the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and ISO 27001.
* Familiarity with Cyber Security expectations from organisations such as the Bank of England, FCA, and European Banking Authority.
* Experience in industry Cyber Security roles or in professional services focusing on Cyber Security, particularly in Financial Services.
* Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Security, Technology, or a related discipline.
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
* Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
* Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Additional information
Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:
* Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family.
* 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
* Generous company pension scheme.
* Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives.
* Annual performance-based bonus.
* PA share ownership.
* Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).
We recruit, retain, reward, and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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