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NCC Group

Cyber Security Consultant

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As a Cyber Security Consultant you will support the delivery of security initiatives that enhance both technical defences and human resilience. Leveraging your experience and subject matter expertise, you’ll contribute to the identification and mitigation of cyber risks, while conducting (risk) assessments, also designing and delivering impactful security improvements programmes that will increase the security posture of our clients 

You will take ownership of smaller client engagements or defined workstreams within larger projects, applying sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.  

This role requires both technical acumen and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, translating complex threats into accessible, actionable guidance. You’ll be an active team contributor, sharing lessons learned and helping build capability across the wider consultancy practice.  

Our mission is guiding our clients to a more secure digital future through deep understanding, priority setting, and leading delivery of integrated security services. We deliver a wide range of Cyber security services varying from Training to awareness, from assessments to architecture reviews, from incident handling to cyber crisis readiness, from IT to OT.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in risk assessments and security audits, providing remedies and preventive measures 
  • Develop and execute security assessments for clients  
  • Develop and execute security and awareness projects for clients 
  • Participate in crisis readiness exercises  
  • Deliver client engagements as part of a team 
  • Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security practices into the business processes 
  • Creating reports or presentations for clients 
  • Draft security policies, guidelines, and control frameworks in alignment with regulatory requirements. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Preferred/mandatory (Technical) Skills 
  • Basic understanding of security protocols, authentication, authorization, and security vulnerabilities 
  • Skills to develop and providing trainings and/or crisis exercises 
  • Capability in executing security assessments and vulnerability analyses 
  • Project management skills for small projects 
  • Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, DORA) and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) 
  • Debrief and report presentations experience for external clients.  
  • Proficient in Dutch (speak and write) 
  Personal Skills 
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities 
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) 
  • Experience in liaising with internal and external facing stakeholders, at various levels of an organization 
  • Collaborative and teamwork oriented within multi-disciplinary teams 
  • Excellent time management and ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously. 

Desirable skills Experience and/or Certifications 
  • Proficient in at least two security areas including network security, application security, endpoint security, and cloud security 
  • Basic ability to script or program in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for purposes like automation and tool development 
  • CISM, CISSP

Ways of Working: 
  • Focusing on Clients and Customers. 
  • Always Learning 
  • Delivering Brilliantly.  


How we rate this

Cyber Security Consultant at NCC Group rates 36 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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