Qualified NCSC Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials), Associate

Intelance is a UK advisory and assurance firm and an IASME licensed Cyber Essentials Certification Body. We are appointing a qualified Cyber Advisor as an associate contractor to support practical Cyber Essentials implementation work for small and medium sized organisations and Intelance's Cyber Advisor Assured Service Provider onboarding.

This is an associate panel role. Assignments will be agreed separately through a clear scope, timetable and day rate. Preparation may be remote, with client meetings and occasional site visits across the UK.

Tasks

• 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

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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

• 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.

Apply with your CV and a short supporting statement confirming:

• Your Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials Implementation and expiry date.
• Where you are based in the UK or Crown Dependencies.
• Two examples of practical Cyber Essentials implementation work.
• Your availability for associate assignments and UK travel.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certificate evidence and references. Anonymised project summaries are sufficient at application stage. Do not send confidential client material.