Defence Cyber Security Consultant & Advisor

Actica Consulting Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actica Consulting Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant (Defence) to support Defence, government and critical national infrastructure projects. You will apply Secure by Design, conduct risk assessments and help clients improve resilience across the system lifecycle.

The role is hybrid, with client-site engagements in Southwest England and potential travel. You will mentor colleagues, lead workstreams where appropriate, and contribute to Actica's defence

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cyber security or ICT services within complex environments.
• Practical experience conducting cyber risk assessments and providing security assurance.
• Strong understanding of enterprise ICT, cloud technologies and modern digital architectures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultancy assignments across Defence, government and critical national infrastructure clients.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and security risk analysis for sensitive information systems.
• Advise stakeholders on threats, vulnerabilities and risk treatment strategies.
• Develop and maintain security artefacts in line with frameworks.
• Support security accreditation and assurance activities across lifecycle.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Secure by Design

Risk assessment

Cloud technologies

Clear communication

Tools

TOGAF

NIST

ISO 27001

Job description

Actica Consulting Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant (Defence) to support Defence, government and critical national infrastructure projects. You will apply Secure by Design, conduct risk assessments and help clients improve resilience across the system lifecycle.

The role is hybrid, with client-site engagements in Southwest England and potential travel. You will mentor colleagues, lead workstreams where appropriate, and contribute to Actica's defence