Position Title: Senior Consultant
Location: Manchester/London/Cheltenham - Hybrid
Role Purpose:
As a Senior consultant at NCC Group's Consulting and Implementation (C&I) division, your role is pivotal in providing Information Assurance consultancy to businesses, aiding them in safeguarding critical systems and information assets.
Your responsibilities will include building and maintaining trusted client relationships, conducting assessments and analyses, translating technical findings into actionable roadmaps, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
Moreover, you will play a key role in supporting sales activities and mentoring junior consultants, contributing to the overall knowledge sharing and growth within the delivery team. Additionally, your responsibilities will extend to supporting the development of the C&I capability in Spain by assisting in the establishment and growth of a regional team. This entails actively participating in recruiting efforts, providing guidance to new team members, and fostering a collaborative environment conducive to the team's success.
Summary:
NCC Group specializes in offering comprehensive Information Assurance consultancy services aimed at assisting businesses in fortifying their cybersecurity posture. This encompasses defining security strategies, conducting risk assessments, developing policies, providing security awareness training, and offering on-demand cyber expertise.
Our core services range from strategy and governance to incident response planning and ISO 27001 assessments. We also provide bespoke services tailored to the specific needs of organizations, including risk mitigation assessments, security architecture review, and cyber transformation programs.
The role within our EU Consulting and Implementation division offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with prior consulting experience in the cyber and assurance field to leverage their skills in delivering high-quality solutions and fostering enduring client relationships.
What we are looking for in you:
Minimum Required Skills:
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Strong English language skills.
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Proficiency in core control frameworks such as NIST, SANS Top 20 CSC, ISO 27001, Privacy, NIS, and CAF.
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Experience in delivering risk assessments using methodologies like ISO 27005, IRAM, and FAIR.
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Familiarity with compliance standards like PCI DSS.
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Strong time management skills to ensure timely project delivery within budget constraints.
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Ability to establish rapport with clients and maintain long-lasting relationships.
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Demonstrated expertise in business, consultancy, and technical aspects of the Cyber Security Industry.
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Excellent communication, consulting, and presentation skills, along with exceptional written communication and reporting abilities.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
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Proficiency across multiple technical areas such as SOC/SIEM assessments, Identity and Zero trust, Security design and architecture, Operational Technology (OT), ISA 62443, Artificial Intelligence, SWIFT CSP, and Cloud-related certifications across AWS/GCP/Azure.
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Certifications like CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 LI/LA, CISA are advantageous.
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Proficiency in managing people and building teams, demonstrating the ability to lead and develop individuals to contribute effectively to the team's objectives and overall organizational success.
Behaviours:
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Focusing on Clients and Customers.
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Working as One NCC.
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Always Learning.
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Being Inclusive and Respectful.
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Delivery Brilliantly.
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Enabling Performance.
Why NCC Group?
At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.
Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.
What do we offer in return?
We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits;
⏰Flexible working
💸 Financial & Investment
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Pension
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Life Assurance
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Share Save Scheme
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Maternity & Paternity leave
🙋🏾Community & Volunteering Programmes
⚡ Green Car Scheme
🚴 Cycle Scheme
🏥 Healthcare
🏙️ Office Lifestyle
🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻 Employee Referral Program
🧘🏻 Lifestyle & Wellness
🎓 Learning & Development
👨🏿🦽 Diversity & Inclusion
So, what’s next?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to [email protected] .
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 [email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). 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.
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What We Do
We assess, develop and manage cyber threats across our increasingly connected society. We advise global technology, manufacturers, financial institutions, critical national infrastructure providers, retailers and governments on the best way to keep businesses, software and personal data safe.
With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.
We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security.
Headquartered in Manchester, UK, with over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide
