Cyber Security Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy based in Crawley is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to support high-profile clients in the defence sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MOD Cyber practices and experience working with Defence clients. This remote-first role offers a flexible working environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• SC Clearance required.
• Solid background in Defence.
• Understanding of MOD environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements on secure architecture.
• Advise on assurance and transformation strategies.
• Support defence clients with strategy and architecture.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience working with Defence Primes

Security assessments

Cyber vulnerability investigation

Cloud security knowledge

IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience

Job description

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Client:

Searchability NS&D

Location:

crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

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.