Job Profile: Senior Level Cyber Security Consultant

Pathway: Cyber Security Consultant

Those with project management and programme management experience would be a great fit for the role of Mid Level Cyber Security Consultant. But what further qualifications and experience do you need?

WHAT DOES A SENIOR LEVEL CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT DO? 

Very similar role to an entry level position but with further responsibility and authority.

HOW MUCH DOES A SENIOR LEVEL CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT MAKE IN THE UK?

The average salary expectations are: £43,000 - £85,000

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO BECOME A SENIOR LEVEL CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT? 

Ideally two years experience as an (entry level) cyber security consultant and ISO 27001 (ISO assessor)/ CISSP qualification.

Soft skills required

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Adaptability

• Interpersonal and communication skills

• Inquisitive

• Business acumen

Hard skills required

• Various programme and project management qualifications

• UDEMY  Certified in Information System Audit (CISA) 

• UDEMY ISO 27001 Cybersecurity manager. 

• UDEMY Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp 2022  Zero to Mastery 

• UDEMY Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers

• Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) 

CAREER PROGRESSION

If you want to climb the Cyber Security Consultant career ladder, the most common route of progression is to become a Principal Cyber Security Consultant.

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