Job Description:

The Cyber Security Consultant leads detailed risk assessments, implements industry-standard frameworks (NIST, NCSC, NIS2), and actively manages SIEM/XDR tools such as IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, and Defender XDR. This role involves deeper client interaction, proactive risk management, and advanced threat detection consulting. Candidates must have demonstrated customer-facing experience (preferably in cybersecurity).

Responsibilities:

• Manage and strengthen client relationships with regular strategic interactions.
• Lead comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments aligned to industry standards.
• Conduct environment reviews, ensuring compliance with NIST frameworks and related standards.
• Oversee and implement SIEM/XDR deployments, custom rule development, and incident response processes.
• Provide guidance on best practices for SIEM/XDR and threat detection.
• Conduct security posture reviews and gap analysis.
• Prepare reports and present findings to client stakeholders

About SHQ:

SecurityHQ is a global cybersecurity company. Our specialist teams design, engineer and manage solutions that do three things: Promote clarity and trust in a complex world. Build momentum around improving security posture. And increase the value of cybersecurity investment within organizations. Free from limitations, and inclusive of all requirements, we focus on defending today, while mitigating the risks of tomorrow. And into the future. Our solutions are tailored to our customers and their unique context. Around the clock, 365 days per year, our customers are never alone. SecurityHQ – We’re focused on engineering cybersecurity, by design.

Job Reference Number

IN021

Essential Skills

• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, NCSC CAF, NIS2, NIST 800-30).
• Proficient in risk assessment methodologies (NIST 800-30).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/XDR solutions (QRadar, Sentinel, Defender XDR).
• Familiarity with cloud security principles across AWS, Azure, and GCP, particularly within managed services environments

Additional Skills

• Relationship Building
• Critical Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Conflict Resolution

Education & Experience

• Education: MS or bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience working as Security Analyst or similar roles.
• CompTIA Security+. CySA+ (Required)
• Any SIEM Analyst Certification (Desirable)
• Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate (Desirable)
• EC-Council ECIH (Incident Handling) (Desirable)
• Multi-cloud Security Fundamentals training (AWS/Azure/GCP) (Desirable)
• GCIH (Desirable)