Job Description
Cyber Security Consultant (MOD/Defence)Farnborough (Hybrid 3 days per week on site)£45 - £65k depending on level/experienceSecurity Clearances Required
A genuinely interesting opportunity for a Security Consultant who enjoys shaping secure systems rather than just reviewing them. This role sits at the heart of complex, high-assurance programmes, giving you real influence over how security is designed, implemented and evidenced across critical environments.
You'll be working closely with engineering, DevSecOps and infrastructure teams, helping to guide projects from a security perspective while ensuring alignment with MOD standards and broader industry frameworks. It's a role that blends hands-on risk work with strategic input, ideal for someone who wants variety and visibility.
What you'll be doingYou'll lead on cyber risk activities across defence-focused programmes, providing clear direction on how risks should be understood, managed and mitigated. Alongside this, you'll produce the documentation needed to support secure system development, ensuring everything stands up to regulatory scrutiny. You'll also act as a key point of contact across multiple teams, helping embed security thinking into day-to-day engineering decisions.
Key experience you will have
* Strong background in risk assessment using recognised frameworks such as NIST 800-30 or ISO 27005
* Ability to define and implement effective risk mitigation across technical, physical and procedural controls
* Experience producing clear, structured security documentation for complex systems
* Confidence working with a range of stakeholders across engineering and delivery teams
Experience with secure-by-design principles, MOD policies, or working in Agile and DevSecOps environments would be beneficial, but not essential.
This would suit someone with experience whether from industry or a relevant military background, who's looking to build a long-term career in security within a stable, permanent environment.
If you're looking for a role where your input genuinely shapes how secure systems are built and delivered, this is one worth exploring.