Cyber Security Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant in Warrington, focused on the defence sector. This role involves advising on secure architecture and overseeing cyber advisory projects. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of MOD practices and have experience with defence clients. The position offers flexible working arrangements 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.
• Knowledge of security assessments and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in high-assurance, cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy, architecture, GRC, and more.
• Undertake cyber vulnerability investigation and reporting.

Skills

MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience with Defence Primes or MOD clients

Security assessments and risk frameworks

Cyber vulnerability investigation

Cloud security knowledge

IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience

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Posted:

22.08.2025

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06.10.2025

Job Description:

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 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
• Any IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security experience – highly desirable

Please note – only candidates with active SC clearance.