Cyber Security Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the cyber security sector is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant specializing in Defence. This remote-first position involves leading high-assurance projects and advising clients on secure architecture. Candidates must have strong knowledge of MOD Cyber practices and be able to work with high-profile clients in complex environments. Competitive benefits including private healthcare and ongoing training support are provided.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Performance bonus

Unlimited training resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead high-assurance cyber advisory projects.
• Support defence clients with strategy and architecture.
• Investigate cyber vulnerabilities and reporting.

Skills

MOD Cyber/GRC practices knowledge

Experience with Defence Primes

Security assessments and risk frameworks

Cyber vulnerability investigation

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.