Senior Consultant – Cyber Security for Safety
Frazer-Nash Consultancy – Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum
Location: Any UK Frazer‑Nash Office
Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid (office, client sites, and home)
Closing date for this role: 24 December (applications encouraged early)
Role Description
We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing Cyber Security for Safety (CSS) capability as part of the Digital Systems Assurance group. This role will involve leading the delivery of cyber security artefacts that support safety assurance in regulated safety‑critical environments. You will work across high‑profile programmes in all domains, applying your expertise to shape secure, resilient systems.
Responsibilities include integrating cyber security into safety‑critical systems and software assurance activities, embedding secure‑by‑design principles from concept to delivery, assessing and communicating risk, guiding teams, verifying documentation, and engaging directly with clients to mitigate cyber threats without compromising safety. Additional duties involve scoping and costing work, contributing to bids and proposals, mentoring junior consultants, and growing our CSS capability through strategic input.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of Cyber Security for Safety artefacts in line with standards such as DO‑326A, ED‑202A, and ED‑203A.
* Conduct threat analysis, risk assessments, and define security requirements and architectures.
* Review and verify technical documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards.
* Integrate cyber security into safety‑critical software assurance activities (e.g. DO‑178C, DO‑254).
* Support system and safety assessments aligned with ARP4754A, ARP4761, and DefStan 00‑970.
* Engage with clients to understand needs, shape solutions, and influence programme outcomes.
* Scope and cost technical work, and contribute to bids, proposals, and business development.
* Mentor junior consultants and contribute to capability development.
* Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and domains including aerospace, defence, and transport.
Essential Requirements
* Practitioner‑level experience in DO‑326A and associated standards (DO‑356A, DO‑355).
* EUROCAE Aircraft Cyber Security Training or equivalent.
* Proven track record delivering cyber security artefacts in safety‑critical environments.
* Experience in safety‑critical software assurance (e.g. IEC 61508, DO‑178C, DO‑254).
* Familiarity with system and safety assessment standards (ARP4754A, ARP4761, DefStan 00‑970, DefStan 00‑55, DefStan 00‑56).
* Understanding of broader cyber frameworks (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001/27005, NIST SP 800‑53/800‑160).
* Strong consultancy experience, including scoping, costing, and proposal development.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience leading technical teams.
* Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and organisations.
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
Benefits
We provide our people with an excellent benefits package comprising:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days’ holiday entitlement
* Flexible working arrangements
* Holiday sale and purchase scheme
* Enhanced parental benefits
* Company pension scheme
* Targeted professional development
* Life assurance
* Private healthcare membership
* Bonus scheme linked to company performance
* Paid membership fees to a professional institution
* Support in attaining professional membership
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Seasonal rail ticket loan
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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