NCSC Cyber Advisor – Cyber Essentials

Intelance

. Advise small and medium sized organisations on the practical implementation of all five Cyber Essentials controls .

Posted 9/19/2026contractUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £450 - £600 per dayWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Essentials Implementation, providing practical advice to small and medium-sized organizations while ensuring compliance with current requirements. Capable of translating technical findings into actionable plans and maintaining confidentiality and data handling standards.

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Cyber Essentials ImplementationCyber Essentials Assessor StatusMicrosoft 365 ConfigurationClient Handling SkillsVulnerability Assessment Experience

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Hard Skills

Cyber Essentials ControlsTechnical Audit ExperienceCloud ConfigurationFirewall ConfigurationMalware ProtectionSecure ConfigurationRemediation PlanningDocumentation SkillsProject CoordinationData Handling

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationWorkshop FacilitationTechnical Explanation

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceWindowsMacOSMobile Configurations

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials ImplementationIASME Certification

Industry Keywords

Public Sector ExperienceRegulated ClientsSupply Chain ClientsIndependence in Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFirewallsMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise small and medium sized organisations on the practical implementation of all five Cyber Essentials controls
Review scope, devices, cloud services, user access, firewalls, secure configuration, malware protection and security updates
Turn technical findings into clear, proportionate actions that non technical clients can follow
Support clients with remediation planning and implementation evidence before certification
Run discovery calls, technical workshops and progress reviews
Produce concise written recommendations, action plans and client records
Protect client information and follow Intelance quality, security and conflict management procedures
Keep advice work clearly separated from certification decisions where independence is required
Maintain current scheme knowledge and complete required IASME induction and updates
Work with Intelance's Cyber Essentials assessors and assurance team without compromising assessment independence

Requirements

What you’ll need

A current Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials Implementation
Based in the UK or Crown Dependencies
Practical experience helping small and medium sized organisations implement Cyber Essentials controls
Strong working knowledge of current Cyber Essentials requirements and common Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Windows, macOS, mobile, firewall and cloud configurations
Able to explain technical risks and fixes in plain English
Strong client handling, workshop, documentation and project coordination skills
Willing to provide qualification evidence before interview and complete any required IASME onboarding
Able to work as an associate contractor and attend UK client sites when required
Clear understanding of confidentiality, data handling and conflicts of interest
Cyber Essentials Assessor status
Cyber Essentials Plus, vulnerability assessment or technical audit experience
Experience working through an IASME Certification Body or Assured Service Provider
Experience supporting regulated, public sector or supply chain clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join Intelance's specialist cyber assurance associate panel
Work on clearly scoped UK Cyber Essentials implementation assignments
Flexible project based delivery with remote preparation and agreed client site work
A written scope, timetable and agreed day rate before each assignment
Work alongside an established IASME licensed Certification Body and experienced assurance team
Access to structured delivery templates, quality controls and professional support
Opportunity to contribute to a growing Cyber Advisor service focused on practical, proportionate advice