Plexal’s innovation and technology consulting services are growing regionally, with a specific focus on cyber security and the evolving impact of AI on the threat landscape. As an Innovation Consultant, you will act as a subject matter expert to be deployable across a wide range of client projects, providing expert input wherever cyber and AI considerations are relevant. Working as part of cross-functional consulting and research teams, you will help organisations navigate the cybersecurity and emerging technology landscape, understand threat landscapes, assess opportunities and risks, and make informed strategic and operational decisions. This role is suited to individuals with a solid grounding in cyber security, and an interest in how AI is transforming the field. Act as a subject matter expert on cyber security and AI, providing clients with clear, evidence based insights. Support the design and delivery of end-to-end research and consulting projects for clients, including scoping research questions, applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, interpreting findings and turning analysis into clear recommendations. Monitor emerging cyber and AI trends, threat vectors, market dynamics and regulatory developments to shape Plexal’s innovation strategy. Create high-impact deliverables, presentations and reports that help clients make decisions on cybersecurity, emerging technology strategy and innovation opportunities. Assess technology robustness, interrogate vendor claims, and evaluate risks, tradeoffs and opportunities. Monitor cyber technology trends, threat landscapes, policy developments, market needs and wider drivers to inform client advice and Plexal’s innovation work. Support clients to engage effectively with the cyber innovation ecosystem, including startups, academia and industry. Strong research and analytical skills, including methodological thinking and the ability to frame ambiguous problems. Demonstrable expertise in cyber security concepts, threat landscapes, system architectures and security principles. Clear interest in how AI is enabling, accelerating or hindering cyber security. Applied understanding of modern cybersecurity concepts, threat landscapes and system architectures, with the ability to assess technology robustness and interrogate vendor claims with appropriate support. High quality written communication suitable for advisory work Ability to work proactively and independently within a matrix environment.