Risk Advisory Analyst - Utrecht

WHO ARE WE

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges. 

We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing bright, curious, enthusiastic people who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success. 

But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

For this role, we do not require previous experience in the cybersecurity industry, however, we think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed within Cyber Advisory at S-RM. 

That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

We’re looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, this person will have some or all of these skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English and Dutch) – this will be used in directly consulting with our clients over time.
• An interest and willingness to learn about risk assessment and advisory work within cybersecurity.
• Problem solving skills.
• A desire to work in a client facing role and engage with clients.
• Project management experience (beneficial, not a requirement).
• Some prior consulting experience (beneficial, not a requirement)

THE ROLE

Our Advisory Analysts are a critical part of our project teams and our cyber security division’s success. Our typical project teams comprise Engagement Managers, Associates, and Analysts.  As an Analyst, you will be responsible for delivering key elements of our advisory work, with the direction and support of Associates and Engagement Managers. You will work across the full spectrum of cyber risk management and governance projects, helping your clients to build cyber resilience, enhance their understanding of the threat landscape and become better prepared to face dynamic and evolving security risks.

Once trained in this role, your likely role requirements will involve:

Cyber Security Consultancy

• Framework Assessments
  • Support in fact-finding workshops with client stakeholders across operational and leadership levels
  • Develop remedial “Roadmaps” to improve client security

• Strategic Consultancy
  • Advise clients on cyber security strategy and achieving return on investment
  • Develop response plans, policy and procedures
  • Communicate complex technical language into easy-to-understand guidance for executives

• Training and Exercising
  • Develop and deliver cyber security training packages on a range of topics
  • Develop and facilitate incident response and resilience exercises at operational and managerial levels

• Threat Intelligence
  • Keep abreast of threat intelligence developments, threat actor activity and security industry developments in mitigations and tooling
  • Develop and deliver client threat profiles, threat assessments and dark web analysis

All candidates must have permission to work in the Netherlands by the start of their employment.

OUR BENEFITS

We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 25 days holiday per year in addition to public holidays (+1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 30 days);
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours;
• Matching pension contribution up to 6% (up to a maximum of 12% combined), and financial education;
• Life Insurance 4X Annual salary.
• Parental Support:
  • Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
  • Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app

The role will be based in our Utrecht office. However, we have flexible working arrangements available.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process will include:

1. A preliminary call, which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role.
2. First Interview - this will be run remotely.
3. Written Assessment which will be discussed during your second interview.
4. Second interview - this will be run remotely.

We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.