Work on Technology That Protects What Matters At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. We’re looking for a Security Consultant who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact. What You’ll Do As a Security Consultant, you’ll assist in the design, build, and delivery of secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations. Your work may include: Cyber Risk Management within a Defence and Security Sector. Provide strategic security direction of projects. Produce evidence to meet various MOD regulations. Work closely with various teams across the business (Software Engineering, DevSecOps Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Agile Development, Support) to achieve security outcomes. What We’re Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: Experience of working on risk assessments using industry approved methodologies (such as NIST 800-30, ISO 27005). Identification of suitable risk management activities (technical, physical, or procedural) to treat/mitigate the identified risks. Creation of security documentation to support the development of an information system, these could include: Security Aspects of Design, Risk Assessments, Risk Management Plans, Security Policies, Security Test Plans/Results. High standards in written report and/or design documentation. Support development in a secure-by-design methodology. Experience working on technical low-level security designs. Knowledge of Legal and regulatory topics that merit consideration when conducting various activities in the field of cyber security. Knowledge of MOD policies (JSP 440, 453/604, 892) Knowledge and experience of Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD principles and their application in secure environments Appreciation of the constraints and requirements imposed on development within secure, safety critical environments. Experience of working with MOD Cyber Assurance/Accreditors. Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. About SiXworks SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges. Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive. Why Join Us Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work. SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey. We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces. A word on UK Security Clearance Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Interested? Please apply!