Cyber Security Consultant – DV Cleared / Outside IR35 Corsham 6 Months
We’re seeking an experiencedDV-cleared Cyber Security professionalto act as an on-sitesecurity subject matter expert, supporting cyber and IT security assurance within a highly restricted MOD environment. The role includes hands-onvulnerability assessment using Tenable Nessus, security assurance, and close collaboration with MOD stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as an on-sitesecurity authority, working alongside the MOD on cyber and IT security matters
* Deliversecurity assuranceacross systems, applications, infrastructure, and processes
* Plan, conduct, and overseevulnerability assessments and security testing, including use ofTenable Nessus
* Review security architecture and technical designs against agreed security standards
* Assess and approve changes, releases, patches, and upgrades from a security perspective
* Oversee security monitoring andSIEMcapabilities
* Review remediation actions and provide risk-based security recommendations
* Produce clear, auditablesecurity documentation and assurance artefacts
* Act as a trusted security advisor, providing evidence-based guidance to senior stakeholders
Skills and experience
* Strong experience working inhighly restricted / secure environments
* Broad, hands-on cyber security experience (testing, assurance, monitoring, secure design)
* Proven delivery offormal security reviews and sign-off
* Confidence engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders where required
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Certifications
* Degree or equivalent experience inCyber Security, Computer Science, or Information Security
* One or more required:CISSP, CISM, or CISA
* Additional technical security certifications desirable
* Evidence of ongoingcontinuous professional development
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