Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant x 2 Job Description

We are seeking 2 Cyber Security Consultants to join our team on an initial 6-month contract, with view to transition permanently with the client. The role requires you to act as a technical conduit between Security and business operations, ensuring security considerations are integrated early in project development. This position suits someone with hands‑on experience in security engineering who is looking to expand into a more strategic role, fostering relationships with business units whilst still having a hand in the technical work.

• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses across infrastructure, applications, and third‑party services.
• Design and implement security controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate identified risks.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance, including NIST CSF and PCI‑DSS.
• Support incident response efforts and conduct post‑incident reviews.
• Act as a liaison between technical security teams and business units to gather, clarify, and translate security requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to understand business processes, pain points, and risk priorities.
• Document and communicate business and functional requirements for security initiatives.
• Ensure that security solutions support business continuity and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to business cases and impact assessments for security‑related projects.

• Proven experience in cyber security consulting or engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST and CIS.
• Demonstrated experience in business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and requirements gathering.
• Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS), network security, and secure software development practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business‑friendly language.
• 5+ years’ experience working in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.

Certifications such as CISSPაფხ, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or CBAP are desirable. apos>

The position requires 50% office attendance in the city centre of Edinburgh and occasional travel to London which is paid for by the client. The role will also be Inside IR35 with a very attractive salary package if taken permanently.

Edinburgh, UK