Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant in Bournemouth, England. The role involves leading engagements and advising high-profile clients on secure architecture and assurance strategies. Experience in MOD environments and active SC clearance are essential. This remote-first position offers a strong progression path and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and unlimited training resources.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices, e.g., RMADS, Secure by Design.
• Experience working with Defence Primes or directly with MOD clients.
• Proven skills in security assessments, risk frameworks, and technical assurance.
• Capability in cyber vulnerability investigation and reporting.
• Familiarity with cloud security, including architecture & compliance.
• Active SC clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, and GRC.
• Work closely with high-profile clients to address cyber challenges.

Skills

MOD Cyber/GRC practices

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.