Cyber Security Generalist – Associate Manager / Manager

Cyber Security Generalist – Associate Manager / Manager

Level: Associate Manager or Manager

Location: Bristol or Cheltenham (South West)

Function: Cyber Security Consulting

Industry: Consulting, Government & National Security

About the Role

Our client operates at the very top tier of global professional services, delivering large-scale, mission-critical cyber security programmes for some of the most demanding organisations in the UK. Their Cyber Security practice is one of the largest and fastest growing in the market, bringing together deep expertise across governance, compliance, security operations, architecture, offensive security and research.

They are hiring Cyber Security Generalists at both Associate Manager and Manager level to play key roles in shaping and delivering complex security engagements. These are not narrow specialist positions. They are genuinely broad consulting roles for professionals who can operate confidently across information assurance, technical security and senior client advisory work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing, implementing and maintaining security policies, standards and governance frameworks.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and industry requirements.
• Conducting security audits, risk assessments and maturity assessments, including SOC maturity reviews.
• Advising and supporting Security Operations and SOC teams, including threat hunting and vulnerability management.
• Designing and reviewing security architectures for new and existing systems.
• Providing security input into project design, delivery and architecture roadmaps.
• Contributing to security strategy development, service evolution and client roadmaps.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, translating complex security concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Supporting and leading security workshops, training and awareness sessions, depending on level.

Ideal Background

This is a generalist role, so depth in one area combined with credible exposure across others is expected.

You are likely to have:

• Proven experience in a cyber security role with strong client or stakeholder engagement.
• A background in information assurance combined with hands-on technical security experience.
• Experience working with frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR and CAF.
• Knowledge of incident response and management frameworks including NCSC, NIST or CREST.
• Experience performing security or SOC maturity assessments and using outcomes to shape strategy.
• Exposure to security tooling such as SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Clear, confident communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, Network+ or SANS.
• NCSC CCP Scheme alignment.
• A degree in Cyber Security, IT or a related field.

Clearance & Location Reality

• Location: Bristol or Cheltenham, South West.
• Security clearance: This role will progress to DV clearance.
• Nationality requirement: Single British nationality only. No dual citizenship.
• Residency requirement: Typically 10 years continuous UK address history with no extended periods overseas.
• Clearance requirements are client-driven and non-negotiable.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive base salary aligned to Associate Manager or Manager level.
• Bonus scheme.
• Car allowance (£5,750, Manager level).
• Private medical insurance.
• Three additional paid days per year for charitable or community work.
• Ongoing investment in training, certifications and long-term career development.

Who Should Apply

This role suits cyber security professionals who:

• Have genuine breadth across governance, operations, architecture and strategy.
• Are comfortable operating in high-assurance, security-sensitive environments.
• Enjoy combining technical depth with client leadership and advisory responsibility.
• Meet the strict nationality and clearance requirements and are looking for progression into senior consulting roles.

This is a strong opportunity to join a top-tier cyber practice working on high-impact, security-sensitive programmes with real influence across governance, operations, architecture and strategy. It offers long-term progression, exposure to complex national-level work, and a clear pathway into senior leadership within a large, well-established consulting environment.