Senior Cyber Security Consultant (CAF / Cyber Assurance)

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will support and lead cyber assurance engagements, conducting Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessments, cyber maturity reviews and governance activities across regulated and security-conscious organisations. You will work closely with technical teams, operational stakeholders and senior leadership to assess current capabilities, identify risks and develop practical recommendations that strengthen cyber resilience and organisational security.

• Deliver Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessments and reassessments
• Conduct cyber maturity reviews and gap analysis activities
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops and evidence reviews
• Assess governance, risk management and assurance capabilities
• Review security policies, standards and operational procedures
• Assess incident management, recovery and operational resilience arrangements
• Evaluate vulnerability management, identity and access management, and security monitoring processes
• Review third-party and supply chain security arrangements
• Produce clear, concise assessment reports and recommendations
• Develop prioritised remediation roadmaps aligned to organisational objectives
• Support clients in strengthening their cyber resilience and assurance maturity
  
  Experience delivering cyber assurance, governance or risk management engagements
• Knowledge of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
• Experience conducting security assessments, audits or gap analyses
• Understanding of cyber security governance and risk management principles
• Experience engaging with stakeholders across technical and business functions
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to translate technical findings into business-focused recommendations
Desirable Experience
• GovAssure
• NIS Regulations
• NCSC (CRA)
• NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
• Cyber Essentials Plus
• Critical National Infrastructure (CNI),Energy, Utilities, Healthcare or Government sectors
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks.


• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation