Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year Requirements: Strong background in Technical/Security Architecture or Governance, Risk & Compliance Experience working in Defence / MOD environments Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Passion for continuous learning and high-quality security outcomes Knowledge of SAC (Security Assurance Coordinator) or Delivery Team Security Lead experience Familiarity with JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490, Supplier Chain Assurance, GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8 Skills in threat modelling (kill chain, attack trees, etc.), cloud security (AWS, Azure), containerisation, firewalls, secure SDLC, HLD/LLD review, ITHC scoping and remediation Active and transferable DV clearance is essential Must be a sole British National and UK-based Certifications: CIISEC, AWS/Azure Security (Professional), CCSP, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (Highly Desirable) Responsibilities: Lead Secure by Design and security assurance activities across MOD and Public Sector programmes Support and guide the application of risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management Conduct and lead workshops with technical and business stakeholders Produce clear, actionable reporting on risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation Provide pragmatic, proportionate recommendations aligned to business goals Support secure design across cloud and on-premise platforms Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership Technologies: AWS Azure Cloud Support Security More: We are an established and growing UK cybersecurity consultancy expanding our Defence and Public Sector practice. This is a full-time, permanent role where you will have the opportunity to lead high-impact programmes, influence senior stakeholders, and shape security outcomes across MOD and wider Defence environments. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including private healthcare, wellbeing support, and flexible working arrangements. Our inclusive and supportive culture fosters continuous learning and career development. last updated 10 week of 2026