Cyber Security Consultant - Financial Services
* Full-time
About us
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.
Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.
We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists with deep expertise in various sectors including financial services.
Flexible working - We operate a discretionary hybrid working model, encouraging our people to come into the office at least two days a week.
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.
Cyber Security Consultants at PA engage in a range of 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 areas such as:
o Cyber maturity assessment – assessing clients using a combination of open source and our frameworks and advising on improvements.
o Risk reporting – supporting clients communicate levels of exposure through tooling and automation.
o Strategy development – structured approaches for delivering cyber improvement aligned to business needs.
o Project and programme delivery – delivery of projects and programmes including project management and supporting disciplines.
o Procurement – support to procure tooling and managed services.
o People and culture change – understanding drivers of culture change and their relationship with Insider Risk.
o Advising on regulatory expectations – supporting clients meet regulatory expectations and translating principles into practical steps.
* Internal research and development of thought leadership – researching relevant areas and providing advice and insight.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about Cyber Security and can help organizations understand and reduce their cyber risk. This includes:
* A good level of awareness across core defensive security control categories.
* Understanding of the relationship between on-prem and Cloud security.
* The ability to discuss sector trends and map these to client needs.
* Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST Cyber Security Framework and ISO 27001.
* Experience in industry Cyber Security roles or professional services organizations focused on Cyber Security, particularly in Financial Services.
* Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Security, Technology or a related discipline.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC).
Apply today by completing our online application.
Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity and are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people.
* Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare.
* 25 days annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve.
* Generous company pension scheme.
* Annual performance-based bonus.
* Tax efficient benefits.
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels.
Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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