Cyber Security Consultants

Forwardrole; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking Cyber Security Consultants to provide expert security advice and improve governance models. Candidates should have experience in Cyber Security & Information Assurance within Defence or UK Government environments, and possess excellent communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working model and requires SC clearance. Competitive salary between £50,000 and £85,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence or UK Government environments.
• Familiarity with HMG/NCSC IA Policies and Guidelines.
• Ability to explain complex security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert security advice for BAU and new initiatives.
• Improve governance models aligned with business needs.
• Identify cyber risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct compliance assessments on systems and processes.
• Develop or review security policies to align with standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and teams.

Skills

Proven experience in Cyber Security & Information Assurance

Strong understanding of risk management frameworks

Excellent stakeholder communication skills

Tools

ISO - lead auditor/lead implementor cert

Job description

Cyber Security Consultants

Salary: £50,000 – £85,000 (DOE)
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester (Hybrid Working)
Clearance Required: SC cleared and willing to go through eDV clearance

Join a Leading Consultancy Driving National Security Innovation

FR Secure is partnering with a rapidly expanding consultancy that delivers cutting-edge cyber and information assurance solutions for high-security government and industry clients. We’re looking for multiple Cyber Security & Information Assurance Consultants at junior to senior levels to support long-term, mission-critical programmes in the National Security sector.

Your Role

As a Cyber Security & Information Assurance Consultant, you will:

• Deliver expert security advice for BAU, technical refresh, and new project initiatives.
• Implement and improve governance models aligned with client business needs.
• Identify cyber risks and propose risk-based mitigation strategies.
• Conduct compliance assessments across systems and processes to evaluate cyber and information assurance posture.
• Develop, refine, or review security policies and procedures to align with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to enhance the value of Cyber Security & Information Assurance services delivered.

What You Bring

We’re looking for people who can make a real impact. You should have:

• Proven experience in Cyber Security & Information Assurance within Defence or UK Government environments.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and secure-by-design principles.
• Familiarity with government and defence security standards such as:
  • HMG/NCSC IA Policies and Guidelines
  • JSP440 and other MoD IA standards
  • Cyber Essentials
  • NIST, NIS-D
  • ISO - lead auditor/lead implementor cert preferred
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills – you can clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Security Clearance

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, all applicants must either currently hold valid eDV clearance or be willing to go through the process.

Ready to advance your career in national security?