Cyber Security Consultant
Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: NLD Rijswijk
Description
Position Title: Cyber Security Consultant
Location: Rijswijk, NL
Role Purpose: A cyber security consultant is a professional with experience and knowledge in the field of cyber security. Typically showing some relevant industry experience, they possess a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a keen understanding of cyber security risks and mitigation tactics. Consultants are often team members in security projects, and are adept at taking on responsibilities that require both technical know-how and the ability to handle client small projects or parts of larger projects. Collaborating with team and sharing knowledge across team to share lessons learned.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver client engagements as part of a team;
- Participate in risk assessments and security audits, providing remedies and preventive measures (e.g. in line with security frameworks and compliance requirements)
- Develop and execute security training for clients.
- Develop and execute awareness projects for clients.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security practices into the business processes.
- Create reports and/or presentations for clients across various levels of an organisation.
- Draft security policies, guidelines, and control frameworks in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Technical Skills
- Knowledge and use of some relevant tools, methods and techniques;
- Proficient in at least one security area such as network security, application security, endpoint security, and cloud security;
- Basic understanding of security protocols, authentication, authorization, and security vulnerabilities
- Basic capability in executing security assessments, penetration testing and vulnerability analyses;
- Didactical skills to develop and provide trainings and crisis exercises
- Basic familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, DORA) and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Prerequisite: Ability to script or program in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for purposes like automation and tool development.
Personal Skills
- Dutch language verbal and writing
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities;
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal, both internal and external facing) across various levels of an organization;
- Collaboration and teamwork within multi-disciplinary teams;
- Project management skills for small client projects;
- Time management and the ability to work in multiple projects simultaneously;
- Reporting & Presentation skills for external presentations to clients after a project;
Certifications
Examples such as: CISM, CISSP.
Benefits
- Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
- Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
- Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
- Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
- Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
- Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
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