Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor

We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor to join our Consultancy Team within Air IT’s Cyber Security Services function.

You’ll take ownership of end-to-end Cyber Essentials consultancy engagements, working directly with customers to help them achieve and maintain compliance, as well as delivering Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments .

Alongside your assessment work, you’ll have the opportunity to use your wider offensive security expertise, delivering penetration testing engagements and continuing to develop your technical specialisms.

As part of our Cyber Security Consultancy Team, you’ll:

Advise customers on achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials compliance

Deliver Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments in line with applicable standards and requirements

Plan and deliver penetration testing engagements

Produce clear findings and practical, actionable recommendations for customers

Manage consultancy engagements from start to finish

Build strong relationships with customers at all levels, from senior decision-makers to end users

Keep your technical knowledge and skills up to date with evolving industry requirements

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our Cyber Security consultancy services and the value we provide to customers

You’ll already be an experienced Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor with a strong technical foundation and the confidence to work directly with customers.

You’ll need:

Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor certification

A proven track record of delivering Cyber Essentials Plus assessments

At least three years’ experience within IT, cyber security or a related field

OSCP or an equivalent certification , such as CREST CRT or Cyber Scheme VA+

Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems

Familiarity with security technologies including firewalls, email/web filtering, EDR and SIEM platforms

Strong working knowledge of identity platforms including Active Directory and Entra ID

Familiarity with networking protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP and DNS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make technical information clear and accessible

The ability to effectively prioritise and manage your own workload

A full, valid UK driving licence for occasional customer site visits

The ability to travel to an Air IT office when required, in line with our hybrid working policy

It would be great if you also bring:

Knowledge and experience of delivering other specialist offensive security services

A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related subject

Experience carrying out phishing and social engineering assessments

This is an opportunity to combine your Cyber Essentials Plus expertise with broader cyber security consultancy work, taking ownership of customer engagements while continuing to deepen your technical knowledge.

You’ll have the chance to develop your offensive security expertise, contribute ideas to improve our consultancy services and play an important role in helping Air IT customers strengthen their security.

25 days Annual Leave + 1 Celebration Day

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Paid Volunteering Days

Enhanced Family Leave

Virtual GP (24/7 access for you & family)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Group Life Assurance & Income Protection

Development: We invest in technical training, professional qualifications, and ongoing development opportunities to help you build your skills and achieve your goals.

Life at Air: Beyond your role, you’ll be part of a welcoming and active employee community, with regular social events, inclusive activities, and celebrations that bring colleagues together and make Air a great place to work.

If you’re ready to bring your investigative mindset to a role where security is practical, purposeful and always improving, apply today.

We encourage you to review our careers information for more about how we work and what it feels like to be part of Air: https://www.airit.co.uk/careers/ .

We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team.