Security Consultant

About Ekco:

Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe

We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers' existing technology investments.

In a few words, we take businesses to the cloud and back

We have over 1000 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in the UK, Ireland, Benelux, South Africa & Malaysia.

About the role:

No two days in consultancy are the same, as an Ekco cybersecurity consultant you will work with clients of various sizes across multiple industries, gaining invaluable exposure to a wide range of systems and technologies.

You will need to be adaptable and organised, as you will be working on multiple different projects in tandem often delivering multiple different services.

You will work with clients on gathering information, and assessing their systems and processes so you will need to have a keen eye for details and exceptional interpersonal skills. You will then analyse the information gathered, prepare any supporting documentation, and present your findings to the client so you will need to be very comfortable compiling and presenting reports often to non-technical senior executives.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Recognized university degree or equivalent, specialising in computer science, information systems, computer forensics, or information security
• 3-5 years'+ experience in Information Technology or Cybersecurity roles, delivering advice or technical solutions to large SME or Enterprise organisations.
• ISO 27001 lead implementor or lead auditor certification and experience
• Broad knowledge of information security, risk management and corporate governance.
• A broad understanding of Data Privacy Concepts and GDPR Compliance obligations.
• A structured approach to problem-solving.
• Resilient, capable initiative-taker who adapts to changing circumstances and relishes a challenge.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Experienced in delivering and presenting reports and findings to both technical and non-technical clients.
• Has a passion to establish themselves as a subject matter expert across varying security technologies within a drive to understand and explore further and emerging technologies.
• Ability to lead technical client engagements with notable risk and complexity and can develop strategies for successful project execution.
• Be creative, self-motivated, perform research in emerging security techniques and methods.
• Proven ability to review and oversee work performed by team members. Proven ability to analyse problems, identify core issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to assess and understand a client's security posture in line with emerging threats and associated risk and provide recommendations.

Bonus Points

• Hold or be working towards achieving information security qualifications such as – CISM, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIPP/E, CCSP, MCSA, OSCP,
• Cloud security experience and certifications in Azure, AWS, and Google ( e.g. AZ500, MS500, AWS certified security)
• Industry background in Information Security Consultancy or equivalent role
• Experience with DORA, MICA, SOC2, NIS2, NIST or similar frameworks

Benefits/Perks

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice

‍ EkcOlympics - a global activity for fun

Learning & development - Unlimited access to Pluralsight learning platform

A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally)

Why Ekco

• Microsoft's 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the year
• VMware & Veeam top partner status
• Ranked as 4th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast50 Awards
• Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging
• We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression
• Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values