Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: NLD Rijswijk

Reporting To: Hans Valkenhoff

Description

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant you will support the delivery of security initiatives that enhance both technical defences and human resilience. Leveraging your industry experience and subject matter expertise, you’ll contribute to the identification and mitigation of cyber risks, while conducting (risk) assessments, also designing and delivering impactful security improvements programmes that will increase the security posture of our clinets.

You will take ownership of smaller client engagements or defined workstreams within larger projects, applying sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

This role requires both technical acumen and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, translating complex threats into accessible, actionable guidance. You’ll be an active team contributor, sharing lessons learned and helping build capability across the wider consultancy practice. Our mission is guiding our clients to a more secure digital future through deep understanding, priority setting, and leading delivery of integrated security services. We deliver a wide range of Cyber security services varying from Training to awareness, from assessments to architecture reviews, from incident handling to cyber crisis readiness, from IT to OT.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver client engagements as part of a team
• Develop and execute security assessments for clients
• Develop and execute security and awareness projects for clients
• Participate in risk assessments and security audits, providing remedies and preventive measures
• Participate in crisis readiness exercises
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security practices into the business processes
• Creating reports or presentations for clients
• Draft security policies, guidelines, and control frameworks in alignment with regulatory requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Mandatory Technical Skills

• Proficient in at least two security areas including network security, application security, endpoint security, and cloud security
• Basic ability to script or program in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for purposes like automation and tool development
• Skills to develop and providing trainings and/or crisis exercises
• Basic understanding of security protocols, authentication, authorization, and security vulnerabilities
• Capability in executing security assessments, penetration testing and vulnerability analysesli>
• Project management skills for small projects
• Basic familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, DORA) and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Debrief and report presentations experience for external clients.

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience in liaising with internal and external facing stakeholders, at various levels of an organization
• Collaborative and teamwork oriented within multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent time management and ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable Experience and/or Certifications

• CISM, CISSP.

Ways of Working:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.
• Always Learning
• Delivering Brilliantly.

Benefits What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world‑class well‑being initiatives and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

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