Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with a deep understanding of MOD environments. This remote-first role involves advising on secure architecture and cyber strategies for defence clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with MOD Cyber practices and security assessments. Benefits include private healthcare, bonuses, and continuous training opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices.
• Experience working with Defence Primes or MOD clients.
• Proficient in security assessments and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with their cyber strategy.
• Advise on secure architecture and compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience with Defence Primes

Security assessments

Cyber vulnerability investigation

Cloud security knowledge

IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience

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.