Cyber Security Consultant

Free-Work UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Job summary

CGI is recruiting a Cyber Security Consultant to join a collaborative team delivering end-to-end security services for government, defence, healthcare and financial services. You will assess risks, develop policies, and translate technical risks into practical recommendations while working with leading frameworks and threat intelligence.

This hybrid role requires UK Security Clearance eligibility and offers development opportunities, a strong benefits package, and a supportive, open community

Qualifications

• Experience developing cyber security policies, standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, NIST and Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Experience in security governance, risk management and assurance.
• Understanding data protection and privacy principles.
• Knowledge of security change management practices.
• Experience supporting business continuity, operational resilience and incident response.
• Understanding networks, core infrastructure and enterprise systems.
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess & Advise on cyber security risks across business, operational and technology environments.
• Develop & Improve cyber security policies, standards and governance processes.
• Analyse & Recommend security controls aligned with recognised frameworks and best practice.
• Support & Strengthen business continuity, incident response and operational resilience capabilities.
• Collaborate & Deliver trusted cyber security advice to clients across multiple sectors.
• Apply & Interpret threat intelligence to inform security strategy and risk management.
• Build & Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and professional consultancy.
• Contribute & Innovate by identifying opportunities to improve security outcomes and client resilience.

Skills

Cyber security governance

Risk management

Security assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

At CGI, you'll help organisations strengthen their resilience against an evolving cyber threat landscape while delivering meaningful outcomes for some of the UK's most critical organisations. Working alongside one of the UK's largest cyber security consultancies, you'll tackle complex security challenges, influence strategic decisions, and help clients protect what matters most. You'll be empowered to take ownership of your work, encouraged to think creatively, and supported by a collaborative community committed to your professional growth and long-term success.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Candidate Profile

As a Cyber Security Consultant, you'll become part of a collaborative team of more than 280 cyber professionals delivering end-to-end security services across government, defence, healthcare, utilities, banking and financial services. You'll work closely with clients to understand their business objectives, identify security risks, and develop practical, risk-based solutions that strengthen resilience and support secure transformation.

In this role, you'll assess security across business, technology and operational environments, using recognised frameworks and threat intelligence to help clients make informed decisions. You'll be trusted to take ownership of complex engagements, contribute innovative thinking to security challenges, and collaborate with experienced colleagues who will support your continued development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess & Advise on cyber security risks across business, operational and technology environments.
• Develop & Improve cyber security policies, standards and governance processes.
• Analyse & Recommend security controls aligned with recognised frameworks and best practice.
• Support & Strengthen business continuity, incident response and operational resilience capabilities.
• Collaborate & Deliver trusted cyber security advice to clients across multiple sectors.
• Apply & Interpret threat intelligence to inform security strategy and risk management.
• Build & Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and professional consultancy.
• Contribute & Innovate by identifying opportunities to improve security outcomes and client resilience.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

You've got a strong foundation in cyber security governance, risk management and security assurance, combined with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You'll be comfortable working with recognised security frameworks and standards, translating technical and business risks into practical recommendations that deliver measurable value for clients.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• You should have experience developing cyber security policies, standards and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, NIST and Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Experience in security governance, risk management and assurance.
• Good understanding of data protection and privacy principles.
• Knowledge of security change management practices.
• Experience supporting business continuity, operational resilience and incident response.
• Understanding of networks, core infrastructure and enterprise systems.
• Excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• ChCSP