Cyber Security - GRC Consultant (DV Cleared)

Sanderson Government & Defence; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cyber Security seeks a Cyber Security GRC Consultant. This role involves delivering risk and security assurance within MOD and Public Sector. The successful candidate must possess experience in cybersecurity, have active DV clearance, and demonstrate strong skills in security architecture and risk management frameworks. Hybrid working arrangement allows for 2-3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Competitive salary and continuous professional development opportunities included.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Career Development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity and related fields.
• Active DV clearance required.
• Strong working knowledge of JSP440, JSP604/453, and JSP490.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance.
• Lead on risk management frameworks and ISMS.
• Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities and risks.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security Architecture

Threat Modelling

Cloud Security

Risk Management

Education

CIISEC membership or progress towards it

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

CIS Controls v8

Job description

Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared)

Location: Hybrid / Southeast Region - on-site presence required
Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You'll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/Public Sector.
• Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management.
• Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments.
• Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities.
• Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance.
• Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures.
• Contribute to blogs and research within the Cyberfort community.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will possess proven experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, threat modelling, or related fields within Public Sector and MOD and will have achieved or be working towards Full Membership of CIISEC and UK Cyber Security Council professional registration at either Chartered or Principal for Risk Management.

• Active DV clearance required
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Security Assurance Coordinator or Delivery Team Security Lead roles
  • JSP440, JSP604/453 & JSP490
  • Working with system secure design
  • MOD/GDS Secure by Design Principles
  • Supplier Chain Assurance and Risks.
  • Security related legislation (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements).
  • Security Control Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8.
  • HMG, NPSA and NCSC security policies, standards and guidance.
  • Have experience building and implementing secure by design principals within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Threat Modelling - Kill Chain - Attack tree analysis.
• Working understanding of:
  • Cloud security including Azure, Amazon Web Service, Key Management Systems, Containerisation, Network Security Groups, Host based firewalls, Web Application Firewalls
  • Physical Network Infrastructure, Anti-Patterns, Network Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DMZs
  • AI use cases, secure configuration (ISO42001 knowledge preferable),
  • ITHC scoping and remediation action plans.
  • HLD and LLD reviews and analysis.
• Working knowledge and experience of tooling relating to cloud security posture management offerings, cloud native security (AWS/Azure) and endpoint security.
• Proficient in Public Key Infrastructure, Data at Rest/inTransit, Cryptography, Privileged User Access Management, Zero Trust, Cross Domain Solutions and Role-based Access Controls.
• Thrives on tackling challenges with creative solutions, challenging the normal.

What's in it for You

• Hybrid Working: 2-3 days onsite per week / 2 days remote working.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth.

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity

Reasonable Adjustments:

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