Security Consultant (MS)

at  Claranet

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Security Consultant working on the Microsoft 365 Certification managed service contract (Microsoft Project), you will be responsible for delivering audit / assessment functions as required to deliver on the Microsoft Project on behalf of Microsoft, in a flexible and methodical approach. Additional functions will include, but not be limited to; supporting all areas of delivery of this Microsoft Project, scoping calls, assessment calls, helping to further develop and evolve the audit framework Claranet has developed, and support associate members of the team.
Beyond this, you may work with other stakeholders across the wider business in support of Claranet’s mission building new and exciting services, enhancing, and improving existing service offerings, and delivering additional services within the Cyber Practice function, within which this role sits.

ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform assessments against the Claranet developed Microsoft 365 Certification on behalf of Microsoft
• Provide timely communication with ISVs to ensure continued progression through assessments that have started
• Provide ongoing support to ISVs looking to start an assessment or already progressing through an assessment
• Liaise with Microsoft in support of deliver of the Microsoft Project
• Participate in ISV calls to; provide Q&A (question and answer) support for ISVs wanting to start the assessment, performing remote assessment activities, etc.
• Where appropriate, provide a mentoring to associate colleagues delivering the Microsoft Project
• Maintain excellent communication with customers
• Maintain excellent communication and collaboration with internal teams to support Claranet in meeting its vision
• Keep up with industry trends, emerging threats, and technological advancements to effectively address new challenges and technologies
• Where necessary, perform QA (Quality Assurance) reviews of reports produced by the Cyber Security function’s GRC team
• Where appropriated, fulfil or supporting other GRC team members in fulfilling other customer consultancy / projects, such as ISO 27001, cyber security reviews, risk assessments, etc.
• Where necessary, assist with the development and growth of the Cyber Security function’s services offerings
• Fulfil any re-certification requirements and CPE (Continuing Professional. Education) obligations required to complete duties.
• Duties may be completed remotely, from our Leeds office or at customer sites as applicable. Therefore, travel to customer sites may be required as will an element of out of hours working when required.

ROLE MISSION

Claranet UK’s strategy is to build long-term, trusted relationships with its customers by delivering market-leading, integrated managed services. We are seeking a security consultant to deliver high-quality security services to meet the needs of our customers and to contribute to the continued development of our market-leading portfolio designed to meet the growing and diverse needs of our customers.