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-attack response and cyber due diligence. As a Consultant you will carry out a wide range of engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment, report results clearly to sophisticated clients and manage consultants on engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Summarise engagement results in written reports and give oral reports to clients when appropriate
• Manage consultants on engagements
• Assess threats, vulnerabilities and risks, combining technical skills with critical thinking
• Define cyber strategies and transformation plans for clients
• Identify red flags and validate sources, especially during M&A cyber due diligence
• Use threat intelligence to identify, contextualise and analyse emerging threats and risks
• Develop tools and methodologies to assess cybersecurity maturity and risks
• Run external exposure and threat intelligence assessments using subscription and open-source databases
• Keep up to date with 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, and cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM or OSCP

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
• Knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity and operational resilience regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication, attention to detail and teamwork

What we offer

• Dedicated coach for regular mentoring and professional development
• On-the-job learning, self-guided courses and certifications
• Tailored programmes for key career milestones
• Flexible and/or remote working to accommodate personal commitments