Frosyth Barnes is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading independent cybersecurity provider with operations across the UK, Europe, and Africa. The company specializes in helping clients proactively identify, protect, detect, and respond to the evolving cyber threat landscape. They offer services across Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), enabling businesses to manage cyber risks effectively while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Our client is undergoing an exciting phase of growth and is seeking to expand its team by hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join their Cyber Risk and Assurance division.

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and experienced professional to provide strategic cybersecurity consultancy, specifically focusing on GRC. You will act as a trusted advisor and virtual CISO for clients, delivering risk-based solutions while helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes. This role offers the opportunity to work with senior leadership, drive cybersecurity strategy, and contribute to the continued success of a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), providing expert advice on cybersecurity risks and strategies.

* Collaborate with C-level executives to ensure cybersecurity is embedded in business strategies and aligned with regulatory requirements.

* Lead and continuously enhance security governance and risk management practices to adapt to evolving technologies and threats.

* Conduct privacy impact assessments, advising clients on data privacy best practices and compliance.

* Work closely with clients to define and implement cybersecurity governance and risk management frameworks.

* Assess and evaluate clients' existing privacy and security controls, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.

* Support the Sales team in business development activities, including preparing proposals and responding to RFPs.

* Conduct privacy and security audits aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

* National and international travel across the UK, Europe, and Africa may be required, so a clean driving license and access to a car are essential.

Desired Skills & Experience

* 5+ years of experience in Cyber Risk, Compliance, Security Management, and Data Privacy.

* Experience working with C-Level executives in a cybersecurity advisory role.

* Strong understanding of GRC frameworks and standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC2, NIST, COBIT, and PCI-DSS.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

* Proven expertise in understanding PII and data flows from a technical perspective.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

* Experience with cloud-based solutions and architectures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).

* Proven track record of delivering privacy and security governance solutions across multiple sectors