Associate Cybersecurity Consultant (2515-ACC)

Our client in the Cybersecurity sector is seeking to recruit an Associate Cybersecurity Consultant who will report to the Head of Operations / COO.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and exploit security weaknesses in client environments.
• Use security tools and techniques to scan, analyze, and report on vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.
• Perform technical reviews of system configurations across Windows, Linux, and hybrid platforms to detect misconfigurations and risks.
• Draft clear and concise technical reports summarizing findings, risk impact, and recommendations for remediation.
• Collaborate with senior consultants and team members during cyber security engagements and contribute to project delivery.
• Support clients in understanding and addressing security gaps by providing technical advice and assisting in remediation efforts.
• Participate in security awareness initiatives such as phishing simulations and social engineering tests to evaluate human risk.
• Assist in digital forensic investigations by collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence related to security incidents.
• Assist in delivering information security awareness training to promote a cybersecurity culture within client organizations.
• Present technical findings and risk insights to clients in a clear, professional, and business-aligned manner.

Profile:

• Degree in Cyber Security or Degree in Computer Science.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar position.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Understanding of Ethical Hacking.
• Knowledge of hacking tools and frameworks such as Wireshark, Nmap, and others.
• Knowledge of common Cyber Security Concepts.
• Basic Understanding of incident response procedures and the ability to assist in handling security incidents.
• Familiar with networking fundamentals.
• Basic scripting skills (Python or PowerShell).
• Basic Understanding of ISO 27001 Framework.
• Ability to analyze logs and security alerts (e.g., Windows Event Logs, Syslogs) for threat detection and incident response.
• Certification in Cyber Security will be a plus.