Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant in Scotland to enhance their cyber advisory practice, particularly in the Defence sector. The ideal candidate will lead engagements, focusing on secure architecture and strategic transformation. This remote-first role offers competitive benefits, including private healthcare, bonuses, and training resources. Active SC clearance is essential.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices like RMADS, Secure by Design.
• Experience with Defence Primes or direct MOD client engagements.
• Understanding of security assessments and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, GRC.
• Lead engagements and tackle real-world cyber challenges.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience working with Defence Primes or directly with MOD clients

Security assessments and risk frameworks

Cyber vulnerability investigation and reporting

Cloud security knowledge

Job description

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Senior Cyber Security Consultant – Defence Sector

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re supporting a major player in the defence and security space as they scale up their cyber advisory practice. They’re now looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with a solid background in Defence, someone who understands MOD environments, can lead engagements, and is confident advising on secure architecture, assurance and transformation strategies.

You’ll work closely with high-profile clients, tackling real-world cyber challenges across secure programmes. The work is remote-first, with occasional travel to client sites where needed.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Play a key role in high-assurance, cyber advisory projects

Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, GRC, and more

Remote-first with flexible working, strong progression path

Full benefits inc. private healthcare, bonus + unlimited training resources

SC Clearance required

CORE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices – e.g. RMADS, Secure by Design

• Experience working with Defence Primes or directly with MOD clients

• Security assessments, risk frameworks, and technical assurance

• Cyber vulnerability investigation and reporting

• Cloud security knowledge, including architecture & compliance

• Any IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience – highly desirable

Please note – only candidates with active SC clearance.