Role Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Consultant with 26 years of experience to provide expert guidance on securing IT infrastructure, applications, and data against cyber threats. The consultant will assess vulnerabilities, recommend solutions, and support clients in implementing best practices for cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses of client IT systems, networks, and applications.
- Recommend and implement security solutions, tools, and strategies to mitigate risks and improve defenses.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with industry standards.
- Conduct security audits to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and other applicable standards.
- Perform penetration testing and simulate cyber-attacks to identify potential threats.
- Provide training and awareness programs to clients and internal teams on cybersecurity best practices.
- Collaborate with IT, development, and operations teams to ensure secure architecture and infrastructure design.
- Assist in incident response planning and remediation for security breaches or vulnerabilities.
- Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, tools, and technologies, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 26 years of professional experience in cybersecurity consulting, risk assessment, or IT security.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, or equivalent are highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, application security, and regulatory compliance.
Key Skills:
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identifying and reducing cybersecurity risks.
- Security Audits & Compliance: Conducting audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Penetration Testing: Performing ethical hacking and vulnerability testing.
- Cloud Security: Securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
- Regulatory Frameworks: GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and other industry standards.
- Communication & Training: Delivering effective security awareness sessions and reporting findings to stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking: Identifying complex security issues and providing actionable solutions.
