Cyber Security Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in cyber security is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant specializing in the Defence sector. This remote-first role requires strong knowledge of MOD environments, with responsibilities including advising on secure architecture and leading cyber advisory projects. Candidates must have active SC clearance and experience with Defence clients. Benefits include private healthcare, bonuses, and unlimited training resources.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong background in Defence with knowledge of secure architecture.
• Experience in cyber vulnerability investigation and reporting.
• Active SC clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber advisory projects for defence clients.
• Advise on secure architecture and assurance strategies.
• Engage with clients to tackle cyber challenges.

Skills

Knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience with Defence Primes or MOD clients

Security assessments and risk frameworks

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.