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Cybersecurity Consultant

As a Cybersecurity Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions to protect the organization's assets. You'll assess current systems, identify vulnerabilities, and create strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with the latest industry standards and regulations.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can anticipate threats and communicate complex security topics effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Security Assessment & Audits:
Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
Identify potential security risks and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate them.
Analyze systems, applications, and network infrastructures for weaknesses.

2. Incident Response & Management:
Develop and implement incident response strategies.
Act as a key point of contact during security incidents, investigating and responding to breaches swiftly.
Provide post-incident analysis to improve future response protocols.

3. Risk Management:
Assess risks associated with new business processes, software, and hardware.
Develop risk management strategies and implement security controls.
Ensure data protection and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).

4. Security Policy Development:
Create and update cybersecurity policies, protocols, and best practices for the organization.
Train employees on security best practices and monitor adherence to these guidelines.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure the integration of security measures in projects.

5. Compliance & Governance:
Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, etc.
Conduct regular compliance reviews and internal audits.
Maintain awareness of evolving cybersecurity regulations and recommend necessary adjustments.

6. Security Architecture & Implementation:
Design, configure, and deploy security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM systems).
Ensure the security of cloud environments, on-premise systems, and hybrid architectures.
Collaborate with development and IT teams to ensure secure coding and system configurations.

7. Consultation & Strategy:
Provide expert advice on cybersecurity strategies tailored to the business’s needs.
Stay up-to-date with emerging security technologies, threats, and trends.
Collaborate with third-party vendors and partners to evaluate and integrate security solutions.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role to "admin@theprofessionaltribes.co.uk"