Senior Cyber Security Consultant – Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Hybrid/Office)
Arctic Wolf is looking for a client‑facing cybersecurity professional to proactively reduce cyber risk for our customers. In this role you will act as a trusted security advisor, managing and explaining security incidents, delivering expert guidance on network, endpoint, cloud and SaaS environments, and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Manage and clearly explain security incidents identified by our Security Operations Centre (SOC)
- Provide timely incident response support during cybersecurity events (no on‑call duty)
- Deliver cybersecurity best practices to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Troubleshoot security and technical issues across diverse environments
- Analyze logs and security events to identify patterns, vulnerabilities and threats
- Create and deliver customer‑facing security reports, workshops, guides and training content
- Mentor junior analysts and engineers
- Support continuous improvement of Arctic Wolf’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services
Job Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity (systems, network, or cloud administration)
- Proven track record in IT networking, network security, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS tools
- Background in risk and vulnerability management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience building relationships in a professional, client‑facing context
Technical Skills
- Network Security – Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN technologies
- Operating Systems – Hardening expertise for Windows, Linux and Cloud environments
- Encryption – Familiarity with encryption protocols and technologies
- Penetration Testing – Ability to assess and interpret penetration test results
- Security Tools – SIEM, SOAR, EDR, UTM
- Cloud Security – Understanding of AWS, Azure, etc.
- Security Frameworks – Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.
Consulting Skills
- Risk management, strategic planning, problem‑solving and project management
- Building and maintaining trusted client relationships
- Providing guidance, training and mentorship as a senior cyber security consultant
Nice to Have
- AWS CISSP, CCSP, CCSK credentials
- Microsoft Azure certifications (AZURE)
Compensation
Base salary range: £44,000–£133,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Additional variable incentive compensation, new‑hire equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package are included.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other protected status. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
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