Security Consultant
Date: 21 Nov 2024
Location: Birmingham, GB, B37 7ES
Company: LRQA
Job ID:41089
Location:Birmingham : 1 Trinity Park : Bi
Position Category:Information Technology
Position Type:Employee Regular
Who are LRQA?
LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training.
While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future.
LRQA currently operates across 50 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets.
Are you passionate about Cyber Security and ready to make a significant impact in the field?
Role purpose
We’re looking for a dedicated Security Consultant to join our dynamic Security Operations Centre (SOC) within our Managed Security Services line of business.
In this exciting role, you will engage with a variety of clients and lead them through crucial cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring their defences are robust and effective.
As a Security Consultant, you will be at the forefront of our Defensive Security Services (DSS), managing a diverse range of engagements from client onboarding to Platform deployments.
Your expertise will guide clients through the deployment, configuration, and enhancement of security products tailored to their unique business needs.
Key responsibilities:
- Client Engagements - Design, deploy, configure, and review security products and processes to meet client and business requirements.
- Communication: - Act as the primary point of contact for technical and project matters, maintaining clear and regular communication with clients and internal teams.
- Risk Management – Identify, document and monitor risks and issues, at the project, security and business levels, providing insightful recommendations to enhance security postures.
- Quality Assurance - Produce high-quality client documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Continuous Learning - Stay updated on the latest threats and trends in cybersecurity, applying this knowledge to your daily work.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Cybersecurity experience, covering; monitoring, deployment, configuration, and review.
- Relevant certifications like Security+, GSEC, ISO 27001, or CISSP are highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Familiarity with security products such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and automation.
- A strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems and troubleshooting methods.
- Ability to initiate and develop solutions independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Client facing experience ideally gained in a Consulting environment.
Our Security Operations Centre (SOC) Service offerings are built around advanced detection and response tooling supported by automation and orchestration capabilities. These are combined with our expert award-winning SOC Operations team who have the right tools to protect our client’s environment, no matter where it is.
Apply today if you want to be part of an award-winning business and help solve complex and critical challenges for our clients.
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