Lead Cyber Security Advisory Consultant - Eviden

Eviden, part of the Atos Group, with an annual revenue of circa € 5 billion is a global leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation. As a next generation digital business with worldwide leading positions in digital, cloud, data, advanced computing and security, it brings deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. By uniting unique high-end technologies across the full digital continuum with 47,000 world-class talents, Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology, now and for generations to come.

About Us

Our UK&I Advisory Practice is a leader in cyber security transformation, partnering with organizations to tackle the evolving digital threat landscape. We combine technical expertise with strategic business insight to deliver end-to-end cyber solutions that enable innovation and secure digital growth.

Role Overview

As a Lead Cyber Security Advisory Consultant, you will serve as a strategic partner to clients, guiding them through complex security challenges and transformation programs. You’ll leverage your cyber expertise and business acumen to design, drive, and deliver impactful security solutions, while contributing to the growth and excellence of our advisory practice.

Please note: The candidate must be eligible to obtain a security clearance - SC level.

Remote working with flexibility for traveling to client sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Growth

• Lead and manage high-value client engagements with full accountability for delivery, quality, and revenue.
• Drive practice growth by identifying new opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and developing strategic customer relationships.
• Oversee team performance, resource utilisation, and capability development across the practice.
• Act as a senior escalation point and mentor for advisory team members.
  
  

Strategic Advisory

• Partner with CISOs and senior stakeholders to define and execute enterprise-wide cyber security strategies.
• Develop investment cases and board-level reporting aligned with business priorities.
• Advise on complex transformations including Zero Trust, SOC modernisation, cloud security, and regulatory compliance.
• Translate emerging threats and technology trends into actionable strategies.
• Guide clients through compliance with DORA, NIS2, and UK regulatory frameworks.
  
  

Solution Leadership

• Design comprehensive cyber security architectures that integrate cloud, identity, data, and threat protection.
• Build actionable implementation roadmaps considering business objectives and constraints.
• Evaluate and integrate partner technologies (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, GCP) for optimal client outcomes.
• Deliver reusable frameworks and methodologies across common cyber challenges.
  
  

Client Engagement Excellence

• Lead C-level workshops on cyber strategy, risk management, and investment planning.
• Create business cases that communicate ROI and business enablement.
• Conduct maturity assessments using frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and industry-specific standards.
• Facilitate threat and risk workshops tailored to client environments.
• Showcase innovation through demos of emerging technologies like XDR, SASE, and SOAR.
  
  

Practice Development

• Mentor consultants and support career development in advisory, architecture, and compliance domains.
• Produce thought leadership on topics like Zero Trust, cloud security, and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to go-to-market activities including webinars, events, and publications.
• Build internal capabilities through methodologies, training, and delivery standards.
  
  

Technical Focus Areas

Cloud Security

• Secure architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP
• Zero Trust frameworks and identity management
• Cloud posture management and threat protection
• Security automation and DevSecOps integration
  
  

Security Operations

• SOC transformation and cloud-native security ops
• Threat detection with XDR, NDR, and SOAR platforms
• Incident response planning and threat intelligence integration
  
  

Risk & Compliance

• Regulatory alignment for DORA, NIS2, and UK-specific mandates
• Risk frameworks tailored by industry (FS, critical infrastructure)
• Compliance automation and continuous control monitoring
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

Advisory & Leadership

• Strong background of 12+ years in cyber security with significant client-facing advisory experience
• Proven track record advising executives and delivering transformation programs
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing billability and revenue targets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at board level
• Demonstrated mentoring and team leadership capabilities
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Broad understanding of cyber domains (cloud, identity, operations, compliance)
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms and security technologies
• Familiarity with frameworks (NIST, ISO, COBIT) and regulatory compliance (DORA, NIS2)
• Solution architecture experience and vendor-neutral evaluation approaches
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• Preferred certifications:
• CISSP (with 5+ years practical application)
• CISM (with demonstrated leadership experience)
• CCSP, or vendor-specific cloud security certifications (Azure, AWS)
  

Benefits

• 25 days of Annual leave + an option to purchase more through our Flexible Benefits
• Flex benefits system – exciting opportunity to choose your own benefits
• Retail discounts
• Pension - matching contribution up to 10%
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Unlimited opportunities to learn in our Training platforms
  
  

As a Disability Confident employer, our aim is to ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. The data is only used for the purpose of providing additional support at interview. If this is applicable to you, please ensure you answer “Yes” to the question regarding disability included in the application form for our awareness.

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