Cyber Security Consultant - Government and Public Sector

Job Description

Cyber security is one of the defining topics of our age, and cyber risk represents one of the most significant strategic risks to PwCs clients. In a recent PwC survey it remains the top risk in the minds of CEOs globally, with 91% of UK CEOs rating itas a significant concern. Businesses are changing rapidly, facing disrupted supply chains, rapidly changing workforces and accelerating digital transformation on an unprecedented scale. At PwC we help our clients transform, and our cyber security practiceenables them to execute that transformation securely and to become more resilient to cyber security threats. Our cyber security practice operates nationally, and serves clients holistically with strategy, risk and governance advice, and with deep technicalimplementation and assurance expertise. As one of the largest cyber security specialist consulting practices in the UK, we have over 250 practitioners who range from business risk advisors who work with CEOs, CFOs and boards, to transformation specialistswho execute major change programmes, to deep technical SMEs who help clients implement controls to secure their businesses from attack, and support them to respond when an attack occurs. Our practice is experiencing significant growth which is driven by demandfrom our clients for greater assistance in dealing with increasingly complex cyber security risks, and support in executing their change and growth agendas securely. We believe helping our clients gain confidence in their digital future is essential to theirgrowth, and as a result our cyber security practice is one of the key growth priorities of our firm. The Role We are seeking a number of experienced consulting Senior Managers to join our "Government and Public Sector" advisory team within our Cyber securitypractice, to respond to strong demand-led growth. The cyber security advisory team helps clients to understand their cyber risks and define and execute a strategy which enables the business to deliver its objectives within their desired risk envelope. We supportclient leadership teams to define their risk appetite and a proportionate target state of cyber capability and maturity to deliver it; we define operating and governance models to make cyber security a sustainable capability which responds to evolving businesspriorities; we deliver complex multi-year transformation programmes both uplifting clients cyber security capability, and baking cyber security in to other transformation agendas. The "public sector" vertical in this team works with clients across industries,including: Government and Public Services Central Government Local Government Defence & Security Healthcare Public Sector Transport You may have worked within a government or public sector organisation or across multiple private sector industries, or havedeveloped a deep specialism in a particular sector. Whichever of these describes you, you will be developing a strong track record of credibility as a trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders on cyber security. You will also have strong relationshipbuilding skills and you will be starting to demonstrate a track record of identifying opportunities to serve clients, develop new business and youll be keen to support our practice senior leaders to respond to client needs and win new work. ResponsibilitiesClient service Managing and delivering cyber security and cyber risk assignments, including producing documentation and reports, and quality assuring the work produced by junior team members. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field to supporta team, and/or managing a larger team in delivering engagements at scale. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends, and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmaticunderstanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven Cyber decisions. Business and practice development Building client relationships and establishing credibility by demonstrating knowledge of various aspectsof cyber security, and identify opportunities where PwC can assist. Identifying client issues and qualifying opportunities for PwC to respond to those challenges, and working with senior members of the team in developing client proposals and solution offerings.Driving the development of toolkits, methodologies and accelerators. Helping recruit, retain and develop other cyber security team members. Skills & Experience Excellent communication skills - both oral (for interviews/meetings, presentations) and written(for designing and writing engaging reports which communicate recommendations and actions succinctly and clearly convey the message in a way which is appropriate for the audience, and rooted in the clients needs). A keen eye for detail and strong focus onencouraging quality work by all team members, and a constructive approach to developing and mentoring colleagues with those goals in mind. Experience of business development or sales, including leading bid teams, and experience of writing winning proposalsand RFP responses. Experience helping clients effect substantial and complex business change, and experience of assuring or enabling change at scale is essential. Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cybersecurity, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients business. Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience, perhaps underpinned by a deeper SME in one of our key advisory practice areas(see cyber ) or in one or more of the industries mentioned above. We welcome applications from candidates who have spent time working "in-house" in a relevant organisation, but it is likely that you will have gained at least some of your experience workingin a business-oriented consulting environment where you have supported or provided advice to clients senior business leaders, and relationship-based business development experience is essential. Industry and Location The "public sector" vertical in this teamworks with clients across industries, including: Government and Public Services Central Government Local Government Healthcare Public Sector Transport We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any combination of these industries, or specialistswho have deep expertise and credibility in the cyber security agenda of one of them. We have major cyber practice hubs in six major cities across the UK, and these roles are likely to be based in: London (Charing Cross) Reading Birmingham Manchester or EdinburghDepending on your experience and skillset and any industry vertical focus you may bring, we will however consider a base location at any of PwCs UK offices. We are a national practice which serves clients across the UK and EMEA, and willingness to travelto s