Defence Cyber Security Lead: Strategy, Risk & Delivery

Actica Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actica Consulting Ltd is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Consultant to join our Defence Cyber team in the UK. You'll lead teams, shape security outcomes for Defence programmes and work with customers, industry partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure digital capabilities.

You'll mentor junior colleagues, develop security strategies and help build trusted, resilient systems. This role blends technical expertise, leadership and strategic thinking on complex, meaningful projects for UK

Qualifications

• Experience leading workstreams, projects or teams in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance security requirements with operational and business objectives.
• Customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams delivering cyber security services across Defence programmes and projects.
• Work closely with customers to understand their challenges and develop practical, proportionate security solutions.
• Provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders on cyber security risks, opportunities and best practices.
• Support the design and delivery of secure systems, platforms and digital services.
• Apply and advocate Secure by Design principles throughout project lifecycles.
• Help organisations identify, assess and manage cyber and information security risks.
• Develop security strategies, architectures and assurance approaches that enable successful delivery.
• Support security testing activities and help stakeholders understand findings and remediation options.
• Build strong relationships with customers, delivery partners and colleagues.
• Contribute to proposals, business growth activities and the evolution of our cyber security capability.
• Mentor and develop team members, helping others achieve their goals and realise their potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Cyber security

Stakeholder communication

Threat modelling

Secure by design

Job description

Actica Consulting Ltd is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Consultant to join our Defence Cyber team in the UK. You'll lead teams, shape security outcomes for Defence programmes and work with customers, industry partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure digital capabilities.

You'll mentor junior colleagues, develop security strategies and help build trusted, resilient systems. This role blends technical expertise, leadership and strategic thinking on complex, meaningful projects for UK