A leading UK-based cyber security consultancy is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to support delivery of security services across defence, government and critical national infrastructure environments.
This is a client-facing consulting role where you will be deployed into customer programmes and projects, providing hands-on cyber security assurance, governance, risk and compliance expertise.
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must already hold live SC or DV clearance.
The Role
You will provide cyber security advice, assurance and delivery support across a range of complex environments. Responsibilities include:
* Advising programmes, projects and organisations on all aspects of cyber security
* Producing formal security deliverables such as:
* Security policies and procedures
* Risk assessments
* Security assurance and management plans
* Audit and compliance documentation
* Working closely with customers to deliver against agreed timescales
* Assessing and articulating cyber and information risk at both technical and business levels
* Reviewing existing security controls and recommending proportionate improvements
* Supporting customer relationships and ongoing engagement delivery
Essential Experience & Skills
* Recognised cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent)
* Commercial or government experience in a cyber security role
* Knowledge of cyber security standards, frameworks and best practice
* Good baseline technical understanding (e.g. cloud, networking, access control, IT systems)
* Strong experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
* Experience working in customer-facing or consultancy environments
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently, manage workload and meet deadlines
Desirable Experience
* UK Cyber Security Council professional registration (Chartered / Principal / Practitioner)
* Experience working in MOD, defence or central government environments
* Knowledge of Secure by Design principles and assurance tooling
* Experience as a Security Manager or Security Lead on complex programmes
* Knowledge of government security standards and policy (e.g. MOD / HMG frameworks)
* Experience with:
* NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
* GovAssure audits
* ISO 27001 or similar audit activity
* NIST Cyber Security Framework
* Supplier assurance and supply chain security
* IT Health Checks, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
Clearance & Eligibility
* Must hold active SC or DV clearance
* Must have the right to work in the UK
* Willing to work 3 days per week onsite in Chippenham and travel occasionally as required
Why Apply?
* Join a specialist cyber security consultancy working on high-impact, high-security programmes
* Exposure to complex, high-profile defence and government environments
* Excellent long-term career development in a growing consulting organisation
* Competitive salary up to £65,000