Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Solid knowledge of information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) and an understanding of cyber security principles used to secure modern systems and technologies. Strong understanding of risk, risk assessment, and risk management techniques. Knowledge of cyber security principles and the challenges associated with securing different technologies. Experience delivering cyber security services within a business or organisational environment. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with a broad understanding of cloud-based environments. Professional information security certifications - CISSP, CISM / equivalent (desirable). Experience working with government security frameworks such as the Cyber Assessment Framework (desirable). Experience working within public sector or large enterprise digital environments (desirable). Responsibilities: Provide cyber security consultancy and expert advice to IT programmes, projects, and operational teams across DVLA. Conduct cyber security risk assessments using agreed methodologies, supporting informed IT and information risk management decisions. Ensure cyber security requirements are incorporated into technical designs and architectural decisions across DVLA systems and services. Build and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders including senior managers, project managers, engineers, and other IT specialists. Contribute to DVLAs digital transformation programmes by supporting solution evaluation, technology selection, and overall security assurance. Technologies: Cloud Security Embedded Support More: At DVLA, we are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join our Cyber Security Services team. In this role, you will provide cyber security consultancy across our large IT estate, supporting the secure delivery of systems and digital services used by millions of UK citizens. We offer flexible, hybrid working options, with 60% of the time spent in our Swansea office, and a competitive salary of up to £58,997, alongside a generous Civil Service pension of 28.97% and other Civil Service benefits. Join us and be part of a culture that encourages inclusion and diversity, promotes learning and development, and supports a work-life balance. last updated 10 week of 2026