Cyber Security Consultant

About the role

Air IT is looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to join its Cyber Security team and deliver security assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management and compliance-based services to customers across many sectors. The role reports to the Senior Cyber Security Consultant and is hybrid, with travel to Air IT offices and customer sites when required.

Key responsibilities

• Work with customers to define the scope and objectives of security assessments.
• Deliver infrastructure and web application penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments.
• Communicate findings clearly and give practical remediation guidance.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales activities where required.
• Collaborate with vendors on product updates, bug fixes and technical improvements.
• Help maintain quality processes and operational documentation, share knowledge with colleagues and stay up to date with emerging threats and best practice.
• Maintain compliance with Air IT's Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience in IT or cyber security.
• Experience delivering infrastructure penetration testing or Cyber Essentials Plus assessments.
• Industry-recognised certification such as CRT, OSCP, CTSM VA+ or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to commute to an Air IT office under the hybrid model.
• Desirable: Cyber Essentials assessor certification, a degree in a related field, and phishing simulation experience.

Required skills

• Windows and Linux, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DNS, switching and firewalls, Hyper-V and VMware.
• OWASP Top 10 and vulnerability management tools such as Qualys or Nessus.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

What we offer

• Health and wellbeing: virtual GP, employee assistance programme, eye care vouchers, group life assurance and income protection.
• Time off and leave balance: annual leave purchase scheme, celebration day, two paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave.
• Financial and lifestyle perks through Perks at Work, optional AirPerks benefits and an EV car scheme.
• Learning and development, social events, discount and cashback scheme, and life insurance.