Cyber Security Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to enhance their cyber advisory practice. The role involves leading high-assurance projects and working with defence clients on strategies and architecture. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of MOD practices and relevant cyber security experience. This position offers remote work flexibility and comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and training resources.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices.
• Experience working with Defence Primes or directly with MOD clients.
• Proficient in security assessments, risk frameworks, and technical assurance.
• Experience in cyber vulnerability investigation.
• Cloud security knowledge, focusing on architecture and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy and architecture.
• Conduct cyber vulnerability investigations.

Skills

MOD Cyber/GRC practices knowledge

Experience with Defence Primes

Security assessments expertise

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.