Cyber Security Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading cyber security advisory firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to support high-profile defence clients. The role involves advising on secure architecture and tackling cyber challenges. Candidates should have strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices and SC clearance. This position offers a remote-first work environment with full 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.
• Knowledge of security assessments and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in high-assurance, cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, GRC, and more.
• Tackle real-world cyber challenges across secure programmes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience working with Defence Primes

Security assessments

Cloud security knowledge

IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience

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Searchability NS&D

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 including private healthcare, bonus, and 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.