Cybersecurity Consultant

Protechnology

Job Title
Cybersecurity Consultant
Department
Cybersecurity Consultation Services
Report to (Direct)
Cybersecurity Consulting & Services Manager
Report to (indirect)
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General Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments , vulnerability scans , and security audits of networks, systems, and applications.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and recommend improvements.
Develop and implement security strategies , policies, and procedures in line with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
Provide guidance on regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Assist with the design and implementation of technical security solutions such as firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM, IAM, DLP, and encryption.
Lead or support incident response and digital forensics investigations when security breaches occur.
Prepare and deliver detailed technical reports , risk mitigation plans, and executive summaries.
Advise stakeholders and clients on security awareness programs and training initiatives.
Collaborate with IT and development teams to embed security by design in IT infrastructure and software development life-cycles.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to ensure up-to-date protection.
Qualifications :
Bachelor s degree in IT, Information Security, or related field (Master s is a plus).
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor , or similar.
3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity roles, preferably in consulting or advisory environments.
Strong understanding of network security, cloud security, endpoint protection , and application security .
Familiarity with SIEM tools , penetration testing tools , vulnerability management & GRC platforms .
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.