Senior Cyber Security Consultant

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join our client’s growing advisory practice in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security architecture, SOC assessments, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) – with proven experience engaging directly with clients to deliver strategic security advisory services.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys working at both a technical and strategic level, helping customers strengthen their security posture, define roadmaps, and implement best-in-class frameworks across complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver cyber security advisory engagements, including architecture reviews, maturity assessments, and strategic roadmaps.
• Conduct SOC capability and readiness assessments, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements in processes, tooling, and KPIs.
• Drive and support GRC initiatives, including the development of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management programs, and compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and local regulatory standards.
• Participate in the creation of RFPs, proposals, and bid responses, collaborating with pre-sales and delivery teams to develop tailored solutions.
• Present cyber strategies, architecture designs, and risk assessments to executive and technical stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on emerging threats, best practices, and industry trends.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and capability building across the cyber practice.

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