Cyber Security Manager Defence

LT Harper Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Training budget £1k

Private health insurance

Flex cash allowance £2k

Pension 5%

Volunteer leave

Job summary

LT Harper Group in the UK Defence sector is seeking a senior Cyber Security leader to shape strategy and run delivery across defence programmes, from secure architectures to risk management. You will line-manage consultants, set operating models and partner with senior stakeholders.

Hybrid work with 2–3 days in London or Cheltenham or on client sites, with discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including training budget and health cover.

Qualifications

• Cyber Security experience in defence, government or intelligence sectors.
• Proven ability to develop cyber strategy and operating models for clients.
• Experience delivering assurance against security frameworks (NIST, CAF, ISO 27001).
• Line management and delivery leadership of project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security advisory and assurance across defence programmes.
• Shape and roll out cyber strategies, architectures and operating models.
• Oversee risk and maturity assessments and specify controls and risk reductions.
• Assess emerging threats and translate findings into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Line manage consultants and own delivery of project outcomes.
• Act as trusted adviser to client stakeholders and support business development.

Skills

Cyber security

Leadership

Delivery management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree in cyber security / computer science

Tools

NIST

CAF

ISO 27001

Job description

• Active SC with DV previously held, or active DV

UK Defence is going through its most significant transformation in recent history, as digital, physical and information threats increasingly overlap. You’ll help lead a growing Defence team securing the UK’s next generation of capabilities, from autonomous systems to positioning, navigation and timing (PNT). You’ll shape strategy and operating models for defence clients, lead delivery and develop the consultants around you

The essentials

• £60,000 to £83,000 plus discretionary bonus
• Hybrid, 2 to 3 days a week in London or Cheltenham, or on client site

What you’ll do

• Lead Cyber Security advisory and assurance across defence programmes, aligned to UK Defence and Government security requirements
• Shape and roll out cyber strategies, architectures and operating models that embed Secure by Design
• Oversee risk and maturity assessments, setting out controls and the risk reduction each one delivers
• Assess emerging threats and adversary capabilities, turning findings into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Line manage consultants and own the delivery of project outcomes
• Act as a trusted adviser to client stakeholders and help grow the Defence portfolio through business development

What you’ll need

• Cyber Security experience in defence or intelligence, or government.
• Working knowledge of Defence security policy, such as JSP 440, JSP 604 and MOD Secure by Design
• Experience developing Cyber Security strategy or operating models for clients
• Assurance experience against frameworks such as NIST, the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and ISO 27001 on high-assurance systems
• Line management and leadership of project delivery
• Supply chain security through MOD Defence Standards (DEFSTANs), Industry Security Notices (ISNs) and export controls
• Understanding of resilience in contested or degraded operational environments

What’s in it for you

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, up to 5 days’ training leave with a £1,000 training budget, one paid professional membership, private health insurance, a £2,000 flex cash allowance and 5% pension. You’ll also get up to 3 days’ volunteering leave, plus maternity, paternity and shared parental leave policies.