Cyber Security Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading defence and security firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join its team. This role focuses on supporting high-profile clients with cyber advisory projects in MOD environments. Candidates should have strong experience with MOD Cyber practices and security assessments. The position is remote-first, offers flexible working hours, and includes comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices.
• Experience with Defence Primes or direct MOD clients.
• Knowledge of security assessments and technical assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, and compliance.
• Investigate cyber vulnerabilities and report findings.

Skills

MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Security assessments

Risk frameworks

Cloud security knowledge

Cyber vulnerability investigation

IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security

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.