Cyber Security Consultant

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defence consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant with expertise in MOD environments. You will support defence clients in strategy, architecture, and cyber advisory projects. This remote-first position offers flexible working and full benefits including private healthcare. Active SC clearance is required for all applicants.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

• Strong background in Defence and secure architecture.
• Experience with MOD environments and advising on transformation strategies.
• SC clearance required for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements in high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy and architecture.
• Tackle cyber challenges across secure programmes.

Skills

Knowledge of MOD Cyber/GRC practices

Experience with Defence Primes

Security assessments

Cyber vulnerability investigation

Cloud security knowledge

IAM / Zero Trust / OT Security

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.