Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security consultancy is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to expand their cyber advisory practice. The role involves working with high-profile clients on real-world cyber challenges, particularly within MOD environments. Candidates must have strong MOD Cyber/GRC experience and SC Clearance. This remote-first position offers flexible working arrangements, private healthcare, and numerous career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices, e.g., RMADS.
• Experience working with Defence Primes or directly with MOD clients.
• SC Clearance required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy and architecture.
• Conduct security assessments and risk frameworks.

Skills

MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Security assessments

Cloud security knowledge

Cyber vulnerability investigation

IAM knowledge

Zero Trust knowledge

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Consultant – Defence Sector

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are supporting a major player in the defence and security space as they expand their cyber advisory practice. They are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with a strong background in Defence, familiar with MOD environments, capable of leading engagements, and confident in advising on secure architecture, assurance, and transformation strategies.

You will work closely with high-profile clients, addressing real-world cyber challenges across secure programmes. The position is remote-first, with occasional travel to client sites as 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 arrangements and strong progression opportunities
• 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
• Experience with IAM, Zero Trust, or OT Security is highly desirable

Please note: Only candidates with active SC clearance will be considered.