Cyber Security Consultant

Matchtech; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting a Cyber Security Consultant to join a growing capability across defence, government and critical national infrastructure. You will help clients identify and mitigate cyber risks across IT, OT and business systems.

You will conduct risk assessments, deliver security assurance activities and support resilience planning on high-profile projects, engaging stakeholders and communicating findings clearly. Hybrid working in Portsmouth, Bristol or Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cyber security, information security or risk management activities.
• Understanding of security risk assessment methodologies and risk management principles.
• Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments within complex operational and technology environments.
• Support clients in identifying, analysing and managing cyber security risks.
• Deliver security assurance and governance activities aligned to recognised standards.
• Provide cyber security advice across systems, networks and business processes.
• Contribute to resilience planning, incident preparedness and recovery activities.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to communicate risks and recommendations effectively.
• Support the development of secure and resilient solutions throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Cyber security

Information security

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Report writing

Education

CISSP/CISM/CISA certifications

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST Framework

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant

Locations: Portsmouth, Bristol or Plymouth (Hybrid Working)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Our client is a highly respected consultancy operating across defence, government, critical national infrastructure and commercial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join their expanding cyber capability team.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of security-focused projects, helping organisations identify, assess and manage cyber and information security risks across complex environments.

The Role

As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will support clients in understanding and mitigating cyber security risks across IT, OT and business systems. You'll work closely with stakeholders to deliver risk assessments, security assurance activities and resilience-focused programmes across a variety of challenging and high-profile projects.

Successful candidates may work across several specialist areas, including:

• Information Security and Risk Management
• Cyber Security Assurance
• Operational Technology (OT) Security
• Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Business and Operational Resilience
• Secure-by-Design Implementation

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments within complex operational and technology environments
• Support clients in identifying, analysing and managing cyber security risks
• Deliver security assurance and governance activities aligned to recognised standards
• Provide cyber security advice across systems, networks and business processes
• Contribute to resilience planning, incident preparedness and recovery activities
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to communicate risks and recommendations effectively
• Support the development of secure and resilient solutions throughout project lifecycles

Essential Experience

• Experience delivering cyber security, information security or risk management activities
• Understanding of security risk assessment methodologies and risk management principles
• Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge and application of Secure by Design principles
• Experience working with ISO 27001, NIST or similar security frameworks
• Understanding of security assurance and compliance activities
• Familiarity with classified or highly regulated environments
• Experience within Defence, Government, Critical National Infrastructure, Nuclear or similarly regulated sectors
• Experience operating within multi-stakeholder project environments
• Knowledge of government security assurance frameworks

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with regular review process
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Excellent holiday allowance with additional purchase options
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Professional membership support and funded development
• Structured career progression and training pathways
• Cycle-to-work and travel loan schemes
• Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK Security Clearance.

If you are an experienced cyber security professional looking to work on impactful projects across national security, critical infrastructure and complex technology environments, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence