Squarcle Consulting
Manager - Cyber Security Specialist
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ABOUT SQUARCLE / THE TEAM
Squarcle is a growing strategy, operations and digital consultancy dedicated to driving the performance of our clients. We are people-orientated and pride ourselves on our people-first culture. Unlike many consultancies, Squarcle is as equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design.
The Digital Capability is responsible for providing expert technology and digitisation strategy and design, operational optimisation, and analysis advice to clients operating within a fast-moving global environment.
Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity, and our aim is to build a diverse, dedicated, and high-performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve resilient supply chain, asset management, and operational excellence.
JOB OVERVIEW / INTRODUCTION
As our business grows, we need to inject the right balance of a) established industry expertise, b) energetic new perspectives and c) people with experience delivering consulting projects at the pace, scale and quality our clients expect.
We are looking for a handful of seasoned technology specialists to join our team. You will have experience in management consultancy with a minimum of five years track record in the delivery of cyber security services. You will sit in the Squarcle Digital capabilities team.
As a Manager at Squarcle you will benefit from:
- Working in the fastest growing management consultancy in the UK.
- Leading opportunity lifecycles in a business willing to invest in market entry.
- Ownership of high impact delivery teams in a range of public and private sector organisations.
Squarcle is highly committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment and talent management processes.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for supporting Squarcle clients in the protection of their digital assets, systems, and data by designing, implementing, and maintaining effective security controls. The role supports secure delivery of technology solutions across a range of Squarcle clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with best practice security standards.
This role works closely with solution architecture, software and data engineering, and supply chain design to embed security throughout the full lifecycle of systems and services provide by Squarcle.
PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties of the Cyber Security Specialist are:
Security Design & Assurance
- Define and implement security architectures for applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
- Conduct security design reviews and provide assurance across projects and programmes.
- Ensure alignment with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify, assess, and manage cyber security risks across systems and suppliers.
- Support risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management.
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, data protection regulations, and organisational policies.
Cloud & Technology Security
- Hands-on Azure cloud security experience, including implementation and operation of Microsoft Defender security tools (e.g., Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365) and security monitoring.
- Implement identity and access management (IAM), Privileged Identity Management (PIM) encryption, and network security controls.
- Design and run SIEM/SOAR use-cases in Microsoft Sentinel (data connectors, analytics rules, workbooks, automation playbooks) to support SOC operations, threat detection, and incident response.
- Support DevSecOps practices and secure software development.
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Governance & Awareness
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Provide guidance and training to project teams and stakeholders.
- Promote a strong security culture across Squarcle.
Squarcle Management Responsibilities
- Support the internal staffing processes including performance management of assigned individuals.
- Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture.
- Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for performance appraisees.
- Lead, coach and mentor team members.
- Monitor compliance of Squarcle policies and processes, ensuring engagements are delivered in accordance with the four phases of an engagement lifecycle; Sales, Mobilisation, Execution and Closure practice as stipulated within the Engagement Governance Process.
Client Engagement and Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted security advisor.
- Understand client business objectives, challenges, and industry trends.
- Collaborate with clients to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
- Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Provide leadership and security guidance to Squarcle consultants.
- Mentor and develop junior consultants, assisting in their professional growth.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs.
- Foster knowledge sharing and best practices within the consulting team.
Thought Leadership and Industry Expertise
- Stay updated on security industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
- Participate in professional development activities, such as attending seminars or pursuing relevant certifications.
SECONDARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Secondary duties of the Cyber Security Specialist are:
- Assist with Squarcle recruitment and retention activities.
- Support the development of Squarcle policies and processes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
- Experience in cyber security roles across enterprise or complex environments, including SOC delivery and/or SIEM operations.
- Strong understanding of:
- Network security, identity management, and endpoint protection
- Cloud security (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
- Proven experience with Azure Security tools, including Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and the Microsoft Defender suite, covering onboarding, configuration, alert tuning, and day-to-day monitoring.
- Experience with security posture management in Azure (e.g., Defender for Cloud, Secure Score, Azure Policy/initiatives), including identifying misconfigurations and driving remediation.
- Experience in risk assessment, threat modelling, and vulnerability management.
- Ability to communicate security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience of managing and influencing stakeholders.
- Flexibility to travel as needed to client site.
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DESIRABLE
- Experience working on large programmes (e.g. infrastructure, logistics, or government).
- Knowledge of secure system integration and API security.
- Strong working knowledge of SOC processes and SIEM engineering, preferably using Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics rule tuning, workbooks, automation) and Microsoft Defender security tools.
- Understanding of supply chain security risks.
- SC clearance.
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Degree in Cyber Security, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications such as:
- CISSP
- CISM
- CEH
- CompTIA Security+
- Cloud security certifications (AWS/Azure)
What we offer
We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect as part of the team:
Generous leave package
- 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays - increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years
- You’ll also get five extra days for your five and 10-year anniversaries
- Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.
Private medical insurance
- Provided once you’ve completed your probation.
Recognition and rewards
- £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires
- Performance-related awards
- Milestone and life-event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments
Development & learning
- Annual training week abroad
- Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business
Travel & wellbeing
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted travel through funded railcards
Pension
- Our pension provider is NOW Pensions, pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee
We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful - so this list may evolve as we grow.
Our working hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.
Apply now and take the next step toward doing work that matters, with a team that’s shaping the future of supply chain consulting.
Want to learn more about who we are and how we work? Our Recruitment Booklet gives you a deeper insight into our culture, values, and what it’s like to be part of our team. It also explains our grading structure, so you can understand how roles are positioned, how progression works, and what we look for at each level, helping you decide if we’re the right fit for you, and you’re the right fit for us. 251219_Recruitment-Brochure-updates-Pages-and-Spreads_IG.pdf
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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