Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: We require a solid working knowledge of MOD Secure by Design principles and how they apply across the defence acquisition and system lifecycle. We require around 2-3 years of hands-on experience in cyber security risk assessment, security architecture review, or security assurance. We need the confidence to work within client organisations, build relationships, and influence without direct authority. We require eligibility to obtain SC clearance, which means at least 5 years of continuous UK residency. We require a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites approximately two days per week. Desired but not essential: practical experience applying MOD Secure by Design principles within defence programmes. Desired but not essential: experience working in defence or wider public sector cyber security environments. Desired but not essential: familiarity with the CAF, NCSC guidance, GovAssure, or related frameworks. Desired but not essential: a professional certification such as CISMP or CCP, or active progress towards CISSP or CISM. Desired but not essential: a cyber security related degree or equivalent professional development. Responsibilities: We assess how Secure by Design principles are being applied across programmes and systems, and produce well-evidenced findings and recommendations. We review system designs, architectures, and change proposals to identify where security has not been adequately considered. We support client teams in embedding Secure by Design into their ways of working from the outset. We evaluate risk ownership and escalation practices, helping stakeholders understand where accountability is unclear or gaps exist. We produce security cases, assessment reports, and assurance documentation to a high standard. We help develop practical Secure by Design guidance and processes that client teams can realistically use day to day. We support broader assurance activity including assessments against the CAF. We communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring findings are understood and acted upon at every level. We contribute to proposal writing, business development conversations, and the ongoing development of our Secure by Design service offering. Technologies: Support Security Embedded More: We are a specialist consultancy with a strong reputation in the defence and government space, supporting a growing portfolio of MOD-facing work. This is a meaningful opportunity to do technically credible work in an environment that values expertise over headcount. We offer a salary of £42-52k depending on experience, plus a package that includes a gym, private medical cover, and a company pension. The role is hybrid based in Portsmouth, with approximately two days onsite each week, and requires eligibility for SC clearance. last updated 21 week of 2026