Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the defence and security sector is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with a solid background in Defence. This remote-first role involves advising high-profile clients on secure architecture and assurance strategies. Candidates should have strong knowledge of MOD Cyber practices, SC clearance is required, and will enjoy flexible working with a strong progression path, including benefits like private healthcare and unlimited training resources.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong background in Defence, particularly in MOD environments.
• Active SC clearance is mandatory.
• Experience in advising on secure architecture and transformation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements and advise high-profile clients on cyber security.
• Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, and GRC.
• Participate in high-assurance cyber advisory projects.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience working with Defence Primes or MOD clients

Security assessments and risk frameworks

Cyber vulnerability investigation

Cloud security knowledge

IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience

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.