Junior Cybersecurity Consultant

1st Choice Recruitment

  • Milton Keynes
  • £32,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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Junior Cybersecurity ConsultantMilton Keynes, UKFull-Time, Permanent£30,000 - £32,000 per annumWe’re recruiting on behalf of a leading cybersecurity client who is looking for a Cybersecurity Consultant to join their UK team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll help businesses improve their cyber defences—especially in areas like DDoS protection and Web Application & API Protection (WAAP).You’ll receive full training in DDoS mitigation and WAAP technologies, making this a great opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-growing area.Responsibilities:
  • Conduct cybersecurity audits, simulations, and assessments
  • Develop clear and practical recommendations for clients
  • Deliver training and guidance to client teams
  • Help clients improve their DDoS and WAAP readiness
  • Stay up to date on the latest cyber threats and technologies
Requirements:Essential:
  • Experience in information security or networking
  • Understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS)
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Willing to work occasional evenings/weekends for planned exercises (not a 24/7 role)
Desirable:
  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Previous consulting or technical client-facing experience
  • Background in SOC, Pen Testing, InfoSec, or Systems Admin
  • Knowledge of BGP, WAF, CDN, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Basic scripting (e.g. Python, Bash) for automation or analysis

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