Cyber Security Consultant

Moore Kingston Smith

Cyber Security Consultant with Moore Kingston Smith’s Risk Advisory team. Delivering security assessments and advisory for diverse clients in an evolving threat landscape.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,000 - £50,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cyber security consulting, risk advisory, and security auditing, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality assessments and recommendations aligned with industry standards. Proficient in client engagement, documentation, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cyber threats and regulatory requirements.

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Cyber Security ConsultingRisk Advisory ServicesISO 27001 CertificationNIST CSF FrameworkClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Security AuditingRisk AssessmentVulnerability AssessmentTechnical Control ImplementationCloud Security Principles

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsClient-Oriented MindsetProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SIEMSecurity AutomationPublic Cloud PlatformsCyber Essentials

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 27001 Lead AuditorCISSPCISACISM

Industry Keywords

Cyber ThreatsRegulatory RequirementsIndustry Best PracticesOperational TechnologySANS Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support the delivery of cyber and information security assessments, audits, and control reviews across diverse industries.
Identify and assess security control weaknesses, articulate associated risks, and provide pragmatic recommendations tailored to client environments.
Produce high-quality, concise documentation including audit reports, risk assessments, and advisory outputs.
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to design or enhance security control environments aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and Cyber Essentials.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cyber threats, mitigation strategies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal methodologies and security services.
Build and maintain strong client relationships with a service-focused mindset.
Identify client challenges and future needs that may lead to service expansion opportunities.
Contribute to business development and client growth by supporting proposal creation, project scoping, thought leadership (e.g., blogs, webinars), and collaborating on presentations, tenders, and workshops with senior team members.
A proactive, client-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improving security outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience within cyber security consulting, security auditing, or risk advisory roles.
Experience in delivering client-facing cyber risk advisory services.
Experience delivering assessments aligned with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, NCSC 10 Steps, and GDPR.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly articulate technical jargon to non-technical audiences and write impactful deliverables.
Experience planning and delivering engagements independently and as part of a team, within tight timescales, to budget and a high level of quality.
Competent in working with a range of clients, from SMEs to large enterprise environments.
Experience preparing, supporting, or auditing certification audits (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials)
Industry-recognised certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, CISSP, CISA, CISM, or similar.
Exposure to penetration testing, or hands-on vulnerability assessment (even if not a primary role).
Experience with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, MS365) and understanding of cloud security principles.
Experience in Operational Technology (OT) and understanding of SANS standards.
Familiarity with modern security technology and tools, SIEM, and security automation.
Hands-on experience in security or IT engineering, including implementing technical controls, hardening systems, securing networks, or supporting secure architecture design.

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