Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to drive high-assurance projects and support clients in Defence. This remote-first role offers opportunities for growth, private healthcare, bonuses, and unlimited training resources. Candidates must possess strong MOD Cyber knowledge and SC Clearance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements and advise on secure architecture.
• Work on high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support strategy and architecture for defence clients.

Skills

MOD Cyber/GRC knowledge

Security assessments

Cloud security

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.