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Cyber Security Consultant

Radius · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago

Overview

Your incident response and investigative discipline from policing can support cyber incident handling.

About this role

Radius is seeking a talent Cyber Security Consultant for our client based in East London.

You must have strong experience within recognised frameworks and regulations including ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST 800-61, GDPR, NIS2, Cyber Essentials.

Minimum five years' experience in Cyber Security.

Must have knowledge of the following: EDR, SIEM, NDR, applications, security architecture, IAM, PAM encryption technologies, network security, Zero Trust, secure interconnection patterns and cyber security principles.

Experience within Security Operations, Incident Response, Security Assurance, or GRC functions.

Experience managing or overseeing MSSP, SOC activities, third party management.

Strong understanding of

ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST Cyber Security Framework, Incident Response methodologies, Cyber Security Governance, GDPR and regulatory compliance

Certifications (one or more)

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

The Cyber Security Assurance & Incident Response Lead is responsible for strengthening and maintaining Telehouse's cyber security posture through effective security assurance, incident response coordination, vulnerability management, security governance, and operational security support.

Whilst primarily focused on security assurance, governance, and incident response leadership, the successful candidate will possess sufficient technical capability to support investigations, security monitoring activities, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and major cyber incidents when required.

About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police

Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.

See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in London

Why this fits a police background

  • Incident command & response
  • Investigative casework
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations

What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Digital forensics analyst£32,000–£45,000
DFIR consultant£45,000–£65,000
Senior forensics / IR specialist£60,000–£80,000
Threat-intelligence specialist£55,000–£80,000
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