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August 23, 24A Kharkiv, UA 61000

Cyber Security Consultant

Location

Remote

Description

QArea is expanding into the UK/EU tender channel and launching a new Cybersecurity direction.

We’re looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant to join our pre-sales and advisory activities – helping us shape strong, technically sound proposals for UK clients and frameworks.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal tech teams and leadership to advise on methodology, compliance, and delivery models.

The role is consultancy-based (freelance or part-time) and ideal for professionals experienced in penetration testing, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity architecture, especially within the public sector domain.

Requirements

  • English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher – confident communication with UK clients;
  • Hands-on experience in Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, and/or Cybersecurity Architecture;
  • Experience in preparing or supporting pre-sales documentation;
  • Familiarity with open frameworks (OWASP, NIST) and CPV codes;
  • Practical knowledge of tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, ZAP, etc.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with UK/EU government tenders or frameworks (e.g. G-Cloud, CCS);
  • Relevant certifications: CREST, CHECK, OSCP, OSCE;
  • Experience designing or auditing security methodologies;
  • Mentorship or small team leadership experience;
  • Familiarity with proposal or tender support platforms.

Responsibilities

Pre-Sales / Advisory:

  • Align internal capabilities with tender requirements and framework lots;
  • Advise on methodology, compliance, and delivery positioning;
  • Support technical and quality sections of proposals;
  • Contribute to risk management, delivery models, and framework documentation.

(Optional) Delivery Involvement:

  • Act as Lead Consultant or QA during delivery stages;
  • Supervise client reporting and ensure compliance with security standards;
  • Mentor internal testers and share best practices.

    Why people want to work with us

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    Endless career
    growth

    We provide lots of career growth opportunities to our employees, which is reflected both financially and reputably.

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    Mentorship &
    learning

    We support peer assistance in the workplace and hold mentorship programs like IT Talks and in-house courses for various positions.

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    Career change
    option

    No need to look for a new job if you want to master new technology or another position. We’ll help you with your transition within QArea.

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    Cross-domain
    experience

    Our projects belong to a wide variety of industries, which will make your professional background more diverse.

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    Cozy & fun
    offices

    We have four spacious R&D offices that have everything necessary for a comfortable work environment: a gym, yoga mats, sweets, foosball, VR set, etc.

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    Friendly
    atmosphere

    We never turn hierarchy against our employees. People are the most valuable asset of QArea which is reflected in how we treat our team.

    Our Hiring Process

    We respect our candidates and value their personal time, which i s reflected in how we optimized our recruiting and hiring processes over time.

    Send your CV

    Apply for a job by sending us your CV or a link to your LinkedIn profile.

    Initial screening

    Our recruiter will get back to you if your resume meets our requirements in order to introduce you to the role.

    Job interview

    You will meet a few of your potential colleagues to talk about your skills, background, and expectations in detail.

    Test task

    We’ll negotiate a small test task with you, if necessary.  Depending on the project and position, this may be followed by an interview with our client.

    You’re hired!

    By deciding we are a good match for each other, we’ll agree the terms of you starting your career at QArea.

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