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London, Greater London
Incident Preparedness Consultant
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Job Description
The Role We are looking for people who want to work for a consultancy at the cutting edge of information security. We pride ourselves on our unique and meticulous approach to ensure that our clients get the most value from any engagement with us, in order to ensure we provide tangible advice on how to improve their security. We employ consultants with a variety of skills from across a range of industries that allows us to provide a truly broad and holistic range of advice to our clients. Our preparedness expertise sits within Context's Response practise and delivers a range of work; primarily in the cyber incident preparedness space. Table-top and simulation exercises are core to what we offer; along with developing incident response plans, playbooks and performing 'preparedness' reviews. The role of our Incident Preparedness Consultants is diverse and offers an array of opportunities, both technical and managerial, for industry experts who are highly skilled and recognised within this service area. The person taking on this role will be experienced and flexible - being able to take on a range of bespoke and unusual engagements, understanding that 'one size fits all' is not always appropriate. Key Responsibilities * Ownership and delivery of client projects; primarily in the areas described above * Supporting the development of a specialist discipline, subject matter or service * Client engagement and management throughout the project * Support on pre-sales, technical proposals, and scoping of complex engagements * Work effectively with others in Response, and other departments across the company to help clients * Manage projects and programme delivery to time and to budget * Design and scope complex and bespoke engagements * Maintain relevant professional certifications and contribute to industry bodies as appropriate * Producing and reviewing technical documentation, helping to set company standards for reporting, project, and technical QA Essential Experience: * Previous consultative client facing experience * Considerable in-depth technical expertise working in IT Security * Experience in management and governance of IT Security * Proven track record of successful delivery of technical projects * Experience of having written and delivered cyber exercises and incident response plans * Ability to translate between technical and non-technical information and tailor briefings and communications at the appropriate level. Desirable Experience: * Incident Response and Management experience * Previous line management/mentoring experience * Board level engagement Essential Skills: * Pro-active nature * Strong communication skills (written and verbal) * Strong organisational skills * Ability to listen to client needs, interpret and capture specific requirements, mapping these to Context services * Strong report and technical writing skills * Analytical mind-set and approach Desirable Skills: * Project management qualification * Incident response qualifications The Company Context is an independently operated cyber security consultancy, founded in 1998 and focusing on providing highly skilled consultants to help organisations with their information security challenges. We work with some of the world's most high profile blue chip companies and government organisations. We are growing rapidly and are expanding our team and our services. We have offices in the UK, Germany, New York and Australia, and are recruiting in order to support an expanding business. Location and Travel The role is based at our London office. Salary and package A competitive salary and package aligned to market rates and including annual review. Additionally, Context hosts a comprehensive bonus scheme and benefits including: 25 days annual leave, option to buy up to 5 extra days; company pension scheme, contributory of up to 8%; company share plan; numerous voluntary benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan; free eye tests and sabbatical options. Employees also benefit from an individually tailored learning and development plan which can include financial support with tuition/exam fees and access to various conference opportunities. Company ethos is paramount and so, in addition to these bonuses and benefits, Context offers a flexible working environment, regular social activities and various day to day extras such as free refreshments.