Lead Cyber Security Consultant

InfoSec People Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

The Lead Cyber Security Consultant strategically oversees advanced cybersecurity operations, designs comprehensive client security roadmaps, and manages complex multi-tool environments (e.g QRadar, Sentinel, Datadog, Chronicle SIEM, XDR). The role requires advanced strategic engagement with client stakeholders at senior levels, proactive threat management, governance, risk and compliance advisory, and advanced multi-cloud security knowledge. Extensive customer-facing experience in cybersecurity consulting or managed services is essential.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide senior cybersecurity leadership for consultancy engagements, driving strategic client relationships.
• Lead advanced security assessments, gap analysis, and strategic roadmap creation aligned to NIST 800-53, NIS2, and related frameworks.
• Oversee large-scale, multi-platform SIEM/XDR deployments and integrations (e.g QRadar, Sentinel, Datadog, Google Chronicle, XDR).
• Ensure effective governance, risk, and compliance alignment within client organizations.
• Manage and resolve complex and critical cybersecurity incidents.
• Present strategic cybersecurity reports and updates to C-Suite and Board-level stakeholders.
• Advise clients strategically on multi-cloud security posture (AWS, Azure, GCP), promoting best practices and industry standards.

Required Technical Skills:

• Expertise in strategic cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF (800-53), NCSC CAF, NIS2).
• Advanced capabilities with enterprise-level SIEM/XDR/SOAR platforms (e.g QRadar, Sentinel, Datadog, Chronicle).
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience with multi-cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) in managed services environments.
• Proven capability in incident handling, threat intelligence, and strategic security consulting.

Training and Certifications:

• EC-Council C-CISO or equivalent executive cybersecurity certification
• Google Chronicle SIEM Certification
• Advanced Multi-cloud Security Certification (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• CISM, CISSP or CRISC – or equivalent

Soft Skills:

• Thought Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Negotiation
• Advanced Conflict Resolution
• Programme or Large Project Management experience
• Mentoring and Coaching

Unfortunately for this role the client is not offering any form of sponsorship.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Consulting and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security