Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defence and security firm is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with substantial MOD experience. This role involves advising on secure architecture and tackling cyber challenges for clients. The position is remote-first but will require occasional travel. Candidates with active SC clearance are preferred. Competitive benefits include private healthcare, bonuses, and extensive training resources.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices like RMADS.
• Experience working with Defence Primes or directly with MOD.
• Ability to conduct security assessments and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, GRC.
• Play a key role in high-assurance, cyber advisory projects.
• Tackle real-world cyber challenges across secure programmes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience working with Defence Primes or MOD clients

Security assessments and risk frameworks

Cyber vulnerability investigation and reporting

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.