Cyber Security Lead: CHECK Testing & Team Leadership

QinetiQ Security & Defence Contractors; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security and defense contractor in London is seeking a Sr. Consultant (Cyber Security Specialist) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll lead CHECK security testing, mentor junior staff, and develop innovative testing techniques. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in cyber security, relevant qualifications, and an understanding of security laws. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Support for the Armed Forces community

Volunteering opportunities with charities

Qualifications

• Ability to document, create and sign off test reports.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, infrastructure cloud security, and common operating systems.
• Previous experience delivering security testing services with a qualified CREST or Cyber Scheme tester credential.
• Demonstrated NCSC CHECK Team Leader status in infrastructure (CCT-INF or CSTL-INF).
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and legal frameworks for security testing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake CHECK and non-CHECK security testing.
• Travel to client sites to conduct testing engagements.
• Research and develop new attack techniques to enhance testing capabilities.
• Develop junior colleagues and promote team collaboration.
• Propose mitigations for identified vulnerabilities and author reports for customers.
• Scope, estimate, and bid on customer engagements as directed.

Skills

CCTV & Low Voltage

Network Management

IDS

Computer Networking

Field Service

ICD Coding

Military Experience

Security & Security System Experience

Information Security

Troubleshooting

Education

CCT-INF or CSTL-INF

Job description

A leading security and defense contractor in London is seeking a Sr. Consultant (Cyber Security Specialist) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll lead CHECK security testing, mentor junior staff, and develop innovative testing techniques. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in cyber security, relevant qualifications, and an understanding of security laws. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the potential for hybrid working arrangements.