Cybersecurity Consultant (EMEA)

About the role

FTI Consulting's EMEA Cybersecurity team advises clients such as law firms, financial institutions and corporations on security gaps, cyber attacks and fraud. As a Consultant you will carry out a wide range of engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment, summarise results in written reports and give oral briefings to clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage consultants on engagements and provide oral reports to clients when appropriate
• Assess threats, vulnerabilities and risks, and collaborate on cyber strategies and transformation plans
• Use threat intelligence to identify and analyse emerging threats and risks
• Run external exposure and threat intelligence assessments with subscription and open-source databases to map the attack surface
• Validate sources and flag red flags, especially during M&A cyber due diligence
• Develop tools and methodologies to assess cybersecurity maturity and risks
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, threats and technologies
• Coach and mentor colleagues, develop new readiness tools and help leadership grow the service portfolio

Required profile

• Relevant experience in the cybersecurity industry
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline preferred, or equivalent experience
• An informed view of the UK cyber threat landscape and a commitment to continuous learning
• Preferred: familiarity with threat intelligence tools, frameworks and OSINT

Required skills

• Strong, demonstrable experience in Excel, PowerPoint and other Office applications
• Understanding of cybersecurity control and risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS, NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001
• Awareness of data privacy, cybersecurity and operational resilience regulations
• Preferred: cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM or OSCP

What we offer

• Dedicated coach for mentoring and regular coaching sessions
• Professional development programmes, including on-the-job learning and certifications
• Flexible and/or remote working to accommodate personal commitments