Cyber Security Consultant

The Security Consultant (SC) will:
• Deliver vulnerability analysis and penetration testing services in line with approved processes.
• Provide clients with relevant and timely advice relating to identified findings and recommendations.
• Perform conclusive, impact research on security vulnerabilities and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with team members to share security knowledge.
• Utilise their existing strong technical skills and experience to develop a strategic and pragmatic view of enterprise security.
• Work on multiple different projects providing exposure to different industries.

Through exposure to clients and peers, Security Consultants will further develop their existing proficiency in written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to articulate complex technical issues to business and technology contacts alike.

They must be proficient with supporting multiple stakeholders and providing quick responses and timely follow up to their needs and inquiries. The SC must be a quick learner and have the natural ability to think on their feet in high pressure situations providing technical details acting as an industry subject matter expert.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Current experience in Penetration Testing or Pen Test or Web Application Testing or “Mobile Application Testing or Infrastructure Testing
• Deliver general security assessment projects, including infrastructure, web and mobile applications and thick client application assessments.
• Perform a variety of other security assessment including wireless technologies, telephony, industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT), physical penetration testing and social engineering.
• Candidates will become competent in working with A&O IT Group’s infrastructure, technical tools, systems, and methodologies to enable the high-quality delivery of client and internal projects.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of emerging technologies, legislation, and standards in the cyber security sector, and help shape the industry through active participation.
• Contribute to and participate fully in technical discussions and service developments within A&O IT Group.
• Promote the A&O IT Group brand and skills within the local, international, and online communities.
• Develop new and existing client relationships for the mutual benefit of A&O IT Group and its clients.
• Engage in pre-sales activities to increase A&O IT Group’s market penetration into new clients and sectors.
• Proactively contribute to the development and maintenance of A&O IT Group’s tools, systems, and documentation.
• Deliver a range of security consulting services to A&O IT Group’s clients based in the UK and overseas, both remotely and on-site, as part of a team and as project leader.
• Engage in pre-sales activities to increase A&O IT Group’s market penetration into new clients and sectors.
• Enhance the reputation of A&O IT Group among its clients, together with the Information Security and wider technical communities.
• Proactively contribute to the development and maintenance of A&O IT Group’s tools, systems, and documentation.
• Manage the relationship with all stakeholders.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.