Cyber Essentials Advisor

About the role

Air IT is looking for a Cyber Essentials Advisor to join its Consultancy Team within the Cyber Security Services function. Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, you will work directly with customers to help them understand, achieve and maintain Cyber Essentials certification, building consultancy and technical skills while progressing toward an IASME-certified Cyber Essentials Assessor role. The position is hybrid, based in the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Advise customers on achieving and maintaining the Cyber Essentials standard, guiding them through the requirements and turning technical concepts into practical advice.
• Once qualified as an IASME Cyber Essentials Assessor, conduct Cyber Essentials assessments.
• Manage and prioritise multiple customer engagements and projects.
• Make sure recommendations are clearly understood and can be implemented by customers.
• Continue developing technical and cyber security knowledge alongside the Consultancy Team.

Required profile

• Solid grounding in IT, a genuine interest in cyber security and a drive to keep learning.
• At least two years' experience in IT, cyber security or a related field.
• Great written and verbal communication skills, able to work with senior decision-makers and end users.
• Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence, as occasional site visits are required, and willingness to travel to an Air IT office under the hybrid arrangement.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux.
• Familiarity with firewalls, email/web filtering, EDR and SIEM platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, HTTP and DNS.
• Nice to have: offensive security experience, a degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security, and phishing or social engineering assessment experience.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position with 25 days annual leave plus a celebration day and annual leave purchase scheme.
• Paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave and virtual GP access.
• Employee assistance programme, eye care vouchers and group life assurance.
• Reward gateway discounts, stakeholder pension scheme and optional benefits such as EV car scheme and cycle-to-work technology vouchers.
• Technical training, professional qualifications and development opportunities.