Capability Lead – Cyber Security
Permanent | South West | Agile and hybrid working available
Lead the launch of a new cyber capability
This is a rare opportunity to shape and grow a new cyber security business unit within a well-established technical consultancy. Working in close partnership with a respected organisation, you’ll take ownership of strategy, sales and delivery in a role that combines autonomy with meaningful impact.
Flexibility and freedom
Agile and hybrid working options are available, with a base location in the South West. This role is designed to suit professionals who value flexibility while driving forward strategic growth.
Your mission
You’ll define and implement the cyber security strategy, develop sales plans and lead client engagement across new and existing accounts. From negotiating deals to collaborating with technical and delivery teams, you’ll play a central role in building a high-performing capability that supports critical national infrastructure and defence programmes.
In addition to leading the development of the new business unit, you’ll also be responsible for supporting the cyber security elements of current and upcoming projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory standards.
What you’ll bring
You’ll have experience in cyber security, ideally in safety-related or assurance roles. A strong understanding of information assurance, cyber consulting and industry standards is essential, along with relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCP, CISA or ITIL. Experience with MOD, HMG, SCADA, ICS or critical infrastructure is highly desirable.
This role focuses on selling Information Assurance and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) services, not traditional IT infrastructure or products. It’s a consultative, value-led approach that helps clients navigate complex regulatory environments, manage cyber risks, and embed resilience into their operations. You’ll be enabling strategic outcomes rather than transactional sales, supporting sectors where trust, assurance and compliance are mission-critical, such as defence, critical infrastructure and government.
You’ll also be a confident communicator, strategic thinker and natural relationship builder, with a collaborative mindset and a drive to deliver results.
Why this team?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation with a strong track record in defence and engineering consultancy. The culture is inclusive, supportive and values-led, with a commitment to professional development and employee wellbeing. Veterans, reservists and military families are a valued part of the workforce.
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.
This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.