Cyber Essentials Assessor – UK

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Guide clients through Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification and recertification processes.

• Perform gap assessments, technical verification tasks, and certification evaluations for Cyber Essentials.

• Offer practical, business-oriented security guidance.

• Ensure clients are updated on scheme modifications and cybersecurity best practices.

• Foster trusted relationships with clients throughout the certification journey.

• Execute certification engagements with accuracy, efficiency, and within the established timelines.

• Serve as the principal point of contact for clients.

• Lead onboarding sessions, progress evaluations, and certification meetings with clients.

• Articulate technical findings, risks, and remediation suggestions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Manage client expectations and address any issues or escalations that arise.

• Assist in pre-sales discussions by providing technical insights.

• Generate client documentation and deliverables pertinent to certification.

• Contribute to the development of internal processes, templates, and delivery methodologies.

• Uphold Cognisys’ own Cyber Essentials certification.

• Collaborate with the GRC Consulting team to enhance client outcomes and service delivery.

• Handle multiple client engagements concurrently.

• Aid in service enhancements, internal knowledge sharing, and the ongoing expansion of the Cyber Essentials practice.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth working knowledge of the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification frameworks.

• Experience in delivering, supporting, or evaluating Cyber Essentials engagements.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Background in conducting security assessments, compliance evaluations, or technical verification activities.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client engagements at once.

• Exceptional written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Comfortable working collaboratively across both technical and consulting teams.

• Cyber Essentials Assessor status or prior experience as a Cyber Essentials Assessor is preferred.

• Previous experience in cybersecurity or professional services consulting with client interaction is advantageous.

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST, or CIS Controls is beneficial.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, or endpoint security technologies is a plus.

• Experience supporting broader governance, risk, and compliance initiatives is desirable.

• Highly regarded certifications include Cyber Essentials Assessor, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, Microsoft Security Certifications (SC Series), and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave each year plus 8 English bank holidays.

• 1 day of paid leave to celebrate your Birthday.

• Access to the Westfield Health Care Cash Plan.

• Employee mental health and wellness platform.

• Annual training budget of £2,000.

• Up to £2,000 for each successful referral.

• Supportive and innovative team environment.

• Engaging projects that have a real impact on clients.

• Encouragement for professional growth.

• Reasonable adjustments available to accommodate individual needs.