Cyber Security & Risk Consultant — Defence Sector

QinetiQ; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join their Information Assurance and Cyber Risk team. The ideal candidate will possess 2-3 years of experience in security vulnerability and compliance, with a strong understanding of both NIST and ISO27001 standards. This role offers hybrid working patterns across various sites in the UK, and demands key responsibilities such as creating risk models and conducting audits. Join a pioneering company dedicated to innovation and national security.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Options for health and dental coverage

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office tools is mandatory.
• Knowledge of relevant NIST frameworks and how to apply them.

Responsibilities

• Create business risk models for operational cyber security.
• Conduct cyber security audits against recognized standards.
• Perform vulnerability analysis to assess organizational risk.

Skills

Digital literacy including Microsoft Office

Understanding of NIST frameworks

Knowledge of ISO27001

Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK

Experience in security vulnerability

Audit & compliance experience

Job description

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join their Information Assurance and Cyber Risk team. The ideal candidate will possess 2-3 years of experience in security vulnerability and compliance, with a strong understanding of both NIST and ISO27001 standards. This role offers hybrid working patterns across various sites in the UK, and demands key responsibilities such as creating risk models and conducting audits. Join a pioneering company dedicated to innovation and national security.