IT Security Advisory Specialist or Consultant

A Security Risk Advisory Specialist or Consultant is responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating security risks to help clients to protect their organization’s assets, people and information.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Advisory and Service Delivery

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business objectives and aligning security strategies
• Lead monthly or quarterly security risk reviews
• Translate complex security findings into clear, actionable recommendations relevant to client’s business context
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual security advisory deliverables

Security Assessment and Monitoring

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessment to provide the client’s current security posture based on available data or information
• Collaborate with SOC teams to analyze security events and incidents identified
• Generate executive level reporting that demonstrates the value of our service

Service Improvement

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of service offerings and delivery process
• Develop standardized templates and methodologies for security reviews
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies and compliance requirements
• Support client on-boarding and ensure smooth transition to operational teams

Technical Leadership

• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity technologies selection and implementation
• Help align security programs with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, CIS)
• Assist with security architecture reviews and improvement recommendations
• Support security incident response when significant events occur

Required Qualifications:

Experience

• 5+ years of cyber security experience with at least 2 years in a consultative or advisory role
• Experience in an MSSP or security service delivery environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical security concepts into business value

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of security frameworks, risk management tools, and compliance regulations
• Excellence in client facing communication and executive presentation
• Analytical skills to assess complex security data and develop actionable insights
• Project management capabilities to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Service delivery mindset with focus on client satisfaction and value demonstration

Certifications

• Required: One or more of CISSP,CISM, CRISC
• Desired: ISO 27001, cloud security (CCSP/AWS/Azure/GCP security), ITIL.

To apply,simply click the "Apply" button or send your updated profile to [email protected] 

EA Licence No.:18S9405 / EA Reg. No.:R1330864

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