Cyber Essentials Assessor

at  Protection Group International

CYBER ESSENTIALS ASSESSOR – 3 MONTH FTC

This is a part time contract- 3 days a week.
PGI is a global consultancy that helps organisations build digital resilience. We deploy our people to implement solutions on behalf of clients or to support them in developing their own capabilities. Our vision is a world resilient to digital threats and online harm. To achieve this, we need to grow our team of talented and passionate people.
Our clients include some of the most well-known global brands, national governments, and innovative growing businesses. We operate in an exciting, fast-growing sector that bears increasing relevance and importance to nation-states, corporates, universities, and NGOs.
Our consultants help clients to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their organisation’s data and information. As well as implementing technical controls, we recommend processes and procedures, which have an equally important role in limiting risk. We support our clients to achieve and maintain information security standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), and data protection regulations.

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting Cyber Essentials Basic assessments for a range of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant criteria and guidelines
• Reviewing client documentation and evidence, engaging with clients to validate assessment requirements, and preparing detailed assessment reports
• Providing clear and actionable feedback to clients, including any necessary steps to meet Cyber Essentials standards
• Collaborating with the Cyber Assurance team to share best practices and insights, improving the efficiency and consistency of assessments

Supporting clients through the Cyber Essentials process, answering queries and addressing challenges they face in achieving compliance

On day one you will bring

• Previous experience in Cyber Essentials assessments and a solid understanding of basic cybersecurity principles, including controls for access management, firewalls, software updates, and malware protection
• Experience working in cybersecurity, ideally within an assurance, auditing, or assessment environment
• The ability to analyse technical documentation, assess compliance with established standards, and offer pragmatic, clear guidance for improvement
• A meticulous approach to documentation, report writing, and evidence review
• An ability to effectively convey cybersecurity concepts and compliance requirements to clients with varying levels of technical knowledge
• Must be a certified Cyber Essentials Basic Assessor

Diversity
We’re a British company that operates internationally. What makes us stand out? The amazing diversity of our team! In our line of work, the problems we tackle are anything but ordinary and so require fresh perspectives and unique solutions from every corner of our team. By making sure our workforce is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, we’re able to hold true to our values that enable every member of the team to thrive, while delivering novel solutions to novel problems.
Accessibility
We understand that everyone has unique needs, so we’re all about making things easier for you. Whether it’s overcoming physical or non-physical obstacles at work, we’re here to help and are committed to implementing reasonable and relevant mitigations.
When it comes to the hiring process, we want to make it as accessible as possible for you. But if you have any doubts, questions, or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to chat and provide the support you need!

• Conducting Cyber Essentials Basic assessments for a range of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant criteria and guidelines
• Reviewing client documentation and evidence, engaging with clients to validate assessment requirements, and preparing detailed assessment reports
• Providing clear and actionable feedback to clients, including any necessary steps to meet Cyber Essentials standards
• Collaborating with the Cyber Assurance team to share best practices and insights, improving the efficiency and consistency of assessment