Cyber Security Consultant

Company: Shape IT Recruitment
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A leading UK-based Managed IT Services provider is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Consultant to join its expanding cyber practice. This is a key hire within a growing, high-performing team, offering the opportunity to take on a true advisory role with clients across a variety of sectors.

This role is particularly suited to a consultant with a strong grounding in GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) who thrives in a client-facing environment and enjoys shaping security strategies at both operational and leadership levels.

You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), delivering high-quality advisory services and helping clients make informed, risk-based decisions aligned with leading security frameworks and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver end-to-end cyber security advisory services, with a strong focus on GRC
  • Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and security maturity reviews aligned to recognised frameworks
  • Provide clear, actionable recommendations based on ISO27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks, and Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus
  • Support clients in achieving and maintaining compliance and certification readiness
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and identify risks across complex environments
  • Support the implementation of security solutions (MDR, penetration testing, DLP, etc.)
  • Act as a trusted advisor, influencing client security strategy and governance structures
  • Present findings and recommendations to both technical teams and senior/C-level stakeholders
  • Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality and consistent delivery
  • Support pre-sales activities, tenders, and client workshops
  • Contribute to thought leadership, particularly around GRC trends and best practices

About You

  • Strong experience in a cyber security consultancy or advisory role, with a clear GRC focus (essential)
  • Proven experience working with ISO27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks, and Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus
  • Confident acting as a Subject Matter Expert in governance, risk, and compliance
  • Experience supporting organisations through compliance, audits, and certification processes
  • Ideally trained within a large consultancy or enterprise environment (e.g. Big 4 or similar)
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or CEH
  • Strong ability to translate technical risk into business-focused insights
  • Experience engaging and influencing senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Broad technical understanding across infrastructure, cloud, and SaaS
  • Happy to occasionally travel to client sites.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact, GRC-focused advisory role within a business that is actively investing in its cyber capabilities.

You’ll play a key role in helping clients navigate compliance, strengthen governance, and mature their security posture, all while being part of a collaborative and growing team environment.

Posted: April 9th, 2026